HC Deb 08 May 1990 vol 172 c77W
Mr. Ashley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list the benefits for which he is responsible which are provided free for families whose head of the household is receiving income support.

Mrs. Virginia Bottomley

Income support families can obtain the following benefits for which the Department is responsible provided they satisfy any additional qualifying conditions:

  • Free prescriptions
  • Free dental treatment
  • Free sight tests
  • Full-value vouchers for glasses
  • All hospital travel costs
  • Free wigs and fabric supports
  • Free milk and vitamins
  • Help from the family fund

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