HC Deb 25 October 1973 vol 861 c618W
Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the total number of prescriptions under the National Health Service for barbiturates, sedatives and hypnotics in each of the last three years for which figures are available; and what percentage these figures represent of the total number of prescriptions.

Mr. Alison

I will write to the hon. Member.

Mr. Tope

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the total cost in each of the last three years for which figures are available of prescriptions under the NHS for barbiturates, sedatives and hypnotics; and what percentage this represents of the total expenditure on prescriptions.

Mr. Alison

I will write to the hon. Member.