§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what would be the current level of charges by item for National Health Service services or equipment on which charges are payable if adjusted to the current inflation rate since they were last increased.
§ Mr. MoyleMany of the charges for services and equipment are directly related to cost or are subject to regular review, and inflation is among the factors reflected in these charges. Other charges, 673W which have not been reviewed in this way or are subject to a maximum charge, would need to be adjusted as follows:
Present charge Adjusted charge £p £p Prescription charge 0.20 0.52 Dental treatment— Dentures and bridges Resin 10.00 11.60 11.00 12.76 12.00 13.92 Maximum charge 20.00 23.20 Metal or porcelain 15.00 17.40 16.00 18.56 17.00 19.72 Maximum charge 30.00 34.80 Crowns etc. 10.00 11.60 Maximum charge 30.00 34.80 Other dental treatment maximum charge 5.00 5.80 Ophthalmic services— Single lenses 2.90 3.14 Fused bifocal lenses 5.50 6.52 Other lenses 6.15 7.39 Amenity beds— In single rooms 3.00 4.50 In small wards 1.50 2.25 Elastic hosiery— above knee slocking, below knee stocking, or thigh stocking 0.50 (each) 1.00 Anklet, kneecap or legging 0.25 (each) 0.50 Wigs and fabric supports— Fabric support 2.00 5.30 Bespoke wig 7.50 19.70 Stock wig 2.50 6.60