HC Deb 22 October 1984 vol 65 c452W
Rev. William McCrea

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the percentage of prescriptions which are issued free of charge in Northern Ireland; and how this compares with the rest of the United Kingdom.

Mr. Chris Patten

In 1983, 87 per cent.; the corresponding figures for England, Scotland and Wales were 78 per cent., 77 per cent.and 82 per cent. respectively.