§ 15. Mr. Kevin HughesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to alter the cost of prescriptions.
§ Mr. MaloneJudgments have to be made each year about how finite health resources can best be targeted for maximum health gain so that year on year the national health service can continue to treat more patients than ever before. Prescription charges are but one aspect of these considerations. Any announcement will be made at the appropriate time.