HC Deb 14 February 1972 vol 831 cc52-3W
Dr. Summerskill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the latest cost of administration involved in the collection of prescription charges and establishing exemptions.

Mr. Alison

This work is often done by staff employed on other duties and the cost is not recorded separately. For Great Britain estimated costs, including payments to chemists, are about £1½ million per annum.