§ Mrs. Anne CampbellTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to change the rules with regard to exemption from prescription charges for terminally ill patients. [28557]
§ Mr. MaloneNone. Many people who are terminally ill benefit from our extensive exemption arrangements, which are among the most generous in Europe. In 1996–97 we expect 85 per cent. of prescriptions to be dispensed free.