§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what percentage of prescription costs the national health service less than (i) £4.75 and (ii) £4.50.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe latest available information is for 1992. In that year an estimated 53 per cent. of all prescribed items had a total cost to the national health service of less than £4.75; 51 per cent. cost less than £4.50.