HC Deb 16 October 1973 vol 861 c19W
Mr. Cockeram

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) if he will now provide free prescriptions to women pensioners at age 60 years;

(2) if he will now allow free prescriptions to women aged under 60 years being dependent upon, and the wives of, male pensioners aged over 65 years.

Mr. Alison

We see no reason to alter the existing arrangements under which everyone who is aged 65 or over or who is under 65 and cannot afford to pay the charge is entitled to exemption.