HC Deb 15 March 1983 vol 39 cc136-7W
35. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in the Official Report the charge for prepayment prescription certificates in May of 1974, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982; and what will be the charge after 1 April 1983.

Mr. Geoffrey Finsberg

The information is as follows:

Date Type of certificate £
May 1974 6-monthly certificate 2.00
Annual certificate 3.50
May 1979 6-monthly certificate 2.00
Annual certificate 3.50
May 1980 4-monthly certificate* 4.50
Annual certificate 12.00
May 1981 4-monthly certificate 5.50
Annual certificate 15.00
May 1982 4-monthly certificate 7.00
Annual certificate 20.00
1 April 1983 4-monthly certificate 7.50
Annual certificate 21.50
* 4-monthly certificates replaced 6-monthly certificates from April 1980.