HC Deb 19 July 1968 vol 768 cc292-3W
Mr. Leslie Huckfield

asked the Minister of Health what reply he has given to recent representations for the extension of those categories of persons who are exempt from the prescription charges.

Mr. K. Robinson

I have indicated that I have no proposals at present for extending the categories of patients who are entitled to exemption from prescription charges.

Mr. Huckfield

asked the Minister of Health whether he will take steps to simplify the forms of application necessary for claiming of exemption from the recently-introduced prescription charges; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. K. Robinson

I assume that my hon. Friend is referring to the declaration on the back of the prescription form which has to be signed by patients claiming exemption. I would refer him to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Willesden, West (Mr. Pavitt) on 9th July.—[Vol. 768, c.40.]