HC Deb 03 April 1980 vol 982 cc377-8W
Dr. Roger Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in the light of the fact that certain health districts are limiting supply of medication to patients in order to reduce their costs and thus attempt to remain within their set cash limits, if he will issue a circular to advise against this practice.

Dr. Vaughan

Advice on prescribing for hospital out-patients was given to health authorities in Health Notice HN(76)69. The Department will shortly be reminding them of this.

within the professional and technical "A" Whitley Council, which negotiates the pay and conditions for these professions.