§ Mr. Pavittasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why the total cost of prescriptions to the National Health Service rose by £1,527,870 for the month of January, 1972 over the cost for January, 1971; what percentage of this rise was due to the on-cost allowance; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. AlisonThe number of prescriptions increased by 1.0 per cent. and the178W average cost, mainly due to higher ingredient costs, by 8.6 per cent.; 9.2 per cent.