§ Mr. Freudasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average net cost per item of prescriptions dispensed in 1972, 1974, 1976 and 1977; what was the percentage on cost paid in those years and the average professional fee in each instance.
§ Mr. Ennals, pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 8th May 1978] gave the following information:
Average net ingredient cost per prescription pence Percentage on-cost per cent. Average professional fee per prescription pence 1972 59.2 10.4 15.7 1974 73.1 10.5 16.9 1976 114.8 10.5 24.4 1977 144.3 10.5 24.4