§ Ms. RichardsonTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will publish a table showing prescription, dental and optical charges in April 1979 and the latest date available in current and constant prices showing both the cash and real increase for each charge.
§ Mr. MellorThe table sets out the latest available information in relation to prescription and average dental charges. No comparable figures for optical charges are available because the supply of NHS spectacles ceased in July 1986. Information relates to financial years.
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Prescription charges £ 1979–80 0.20 1988–89 (current prices) 2.60 1988–89 (1979–80 prices) 1.39
Prescription charges £ Average dental charge 1979–80 6.83 1987–88 (current prices) 18.43 1987–88 (1979–80 prices) 10.50