§ Mr. Wigleyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the estimated loss of revenue from not charging for prescriptions all persons in receipt of widows' benefits, whether or not they qualify for supplementary benefit.
§ Mr. OrmeThe annual loss of revenue which would result from granting exemption from prescription charges to all persons aged under 60 years in receipt of widows' benefits would be about £600,000. Widows aged 60 or over are exempt from prescription charges on age grounds.