§ 41. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, what estimate he has made of the cost of giving an exemption from al prescription charges to women between the ages of 60 and 65 years who are unmarried or widows.
§ Mr. AlisonAbout £¾ million a year in Great Britain.
§ Mr. Meacherasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will extend exemption from prescription charges for fabric supports to those groups, in particular the elderly, currently entitled to prescription charge exemptions.
§ Mr. AlisonNo. Arrangements exist for financial assistance when necessary.