§ 35. Mr. Fernyhoughasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the number of certificates of prepayment of charges issued in 1969, 1970, 1971 and to date this year.
§ Mr. AlisonThere has been a considerable increase, particularly in the last year. The following are the figures:
CERTIFICATES OF PREPAYMENT OF PRESCRIPTION CHARGES (ENGLAND) Valid for 6 months Valid for 12 months Total 1969 46,00 34,700 81,000 1970 45,000 48,000 93,000 1971 57,000 123,000 180,000 To 30th April,1972 (est.) 23,000 57,000 80,000
§ 44. Mr. Michael Cocksasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will now exempt from prescription charges immuno-suppressive drugs taken by patients who have had an organ transplant.
§ Mr. AlisonI would refer the hon. Member to my reply to the hon. Member for Manchester, Gorton (Mr. Marks) on 9th May.—[Vol. 836, c.301.]