§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he is satisfied with the present state of the National Health Service in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
Prescriptions Dispensed by Chemist and Appliance Suppliers Period Prescriptions Dispensed (000) Percentage exempt from 1charges Patients Contributions (Excluding Prepayment Certificates) (£000) Payment from Public Funds (£ 000) Total Cost (£ 000) Average Gross Cost per Prescription £ Number and Type of Prepayment Certificates Revenue from sale of Prepayment Certificates £ Quarter Ended 4 month 12 month 31 December 1985 3,468 87.92 841 16,136 17,035 4.90 1,252 1,412 57,900 31 March 1986 3,389 87.97 818 16,024 16,938 4.99 1,464 2,758 96,335 30 June 1986 3,216 88.49 817 16,521 17,409 5.41 1,224 1,493 70,932 30 September 1986 3,190 88.55 806 16,858 17,721 5.56 1,414 1,078 56,625 Financial Year 1985–86 12,928 87.72 3,185 61,569 65,016 5.03 4,240 6,199 262,010 1This figure includes approximately 4 per cent. of prescriptions which are exempt because of the purchase of prepayment certificates.