HC Deb 04 August 1976 vol 916 cc851-2W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to change the categories of people at present exempt from paying prescription charges.

Dr. Owen

We have no present proposals to change the categories of exemption, but it is our intention to consider further steps in the progressive abolition of prescription charges as soon as the resources available to the health service permit.