HC Deb 15 December 1969 vol 793 c216W
73. Mr. Hooley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the most recent estimate of the net yield of prescription charges in the current financial year.

Dr. John Dunwoody

About £16½ million after allowing for administration and other costs. In addition prescription charges were followed by a moderation of demand on the service which produced a further saving in public expenditure giving an estimated total of about £25 million.