HC Deb 14 February 1968 vol 758 c375W
89. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland in what percentage of prescriptions refunds were obtained in each of the last four years when there were prescription charges.

Mr. Ross:

The amounts refunded in 1961 were over 9 per cent. and in each of the following three years of the order of 10 per cent. of the total charges collected.

90. Mr. Rankin

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what charges he intends to make for elastic stockings provided on prescription.

Mr. Ross:

I am at present considering this matter with my right hon. Friend the Minister of Health.