HC Deb 15 February 1983 vol 37 c128W
61. Miss Wright

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he has any plans to increase dental and optical charges.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

My right hon. Friend announced in the House on 8 November 1982—[Vol. 31, c. 331]—that, following the annual review of public expenditure, charges would increase in line with costs this year. Regulations will be laid before the House providing for increases in dental and optical charges from 1 April 1983.