HC Deb 16 October 1973 vol 861 cc18-9W
Mr. Joel Barnett

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if tie will carry out a review of the system whereby doctors are permitted to charge for certain immunisations, including some given in connection with travel abroad; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

Patients travelling to an infected area or to a country requiring an international vaccination certificate as a condition of entry can obtain immunisation without charge under the National Health Service. Doctors can only charge patients for other immunisations in connection with travel abroad and for providing certificates. I see no reason to review the arrangements.