§ Mr. Maxwell-Hyslopasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will permit patients who currently obtain drugs prescribed under the National Health Service by holding a season ticket to continue to obtain the same drugs during the life of that season ticket, if specifically prescribed by their National Health Service general practitioner.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThe season ticket is prepayment in lieu of NHS prescription charges it offers one "bargain"
Average Payments* of Supplementary Benefits to Single People† in Ordinary Board and Lodging, Hostels and Common Lodging Houses—1982, 1983 (Provisional) Great Britain Age 16–17 Age 18–25 Age 26 to Pension Age Pensioners 1982 1983 1982 1983 1982 1983 1982 1983 £ £ £ £ £ £ £ £ Ordinary board and lodging (eg guest houses, hotels, private landladies) 34.96 40.28 36.14 46.42 36.35 44.68 26.33 41.59 Hostels and Common Lodging Houses 42.05 46.29 40.67 45.76 39.53 46.34 27.82 31.58 * Includes allowance expenses for personal † Without dependants. Source: Annual Statistical Enquiry.