§ Mr. BlunkettTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what additional revenue would be raised in the financial year 1993–94 by an increase in prescription charges of(a) 1 per cent., (b) 5 per cent., (c) 10 per cent. and (d) 15 per cent.; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe requested information is in the table.
Estimated additional revenue in 1993–94 from prescription charge set at 1 per cent., 5 per cent., 10 per cent., and 15 per cent. higher than current charge Percentage increase in prescription charge Prescription charge (£) Increased revenue (£ million) 1 3.79 2 5 3.94 9 10 4.13 18 15 4.31 26