HC Deb 22 May 1968 vol 765 cc75-6W
42. Mr. Eadie

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what further consultations he has had with the Scottish pharmacists on the working machinery for prescription charges.

Mr. Millan

The Scottish pharmacists have agreed to co-operate in the arrangements to be introduced on 10th June subject to a satisfactory settlement beforehand of their remuneration for the additional work involved; on this discussions are proceeding.

Sir J. Gilmour

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what estimate he has made of the cost of exemption in the payment of prescription charges.

Mr. Ross

I estimate that the cost of the exemptions in Scotland will be £2.5 million in a full year.