HC Deb 17 January 1984 vol 71 c224W
Mr. Deakins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the average annual amounts paid by adults of working age in respect of (a) National Health Service dental charges and (b) National Health Service prescription charges.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

It is estimated that the average annual amounts paid by adults of working age in 1983 in respect of dental charges was £4.72 and in respect of prescription charges was £3.42.