§ Mr. ReedTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) what representations he has received about including cystic fibrosis in the list of treatments set out in the NHS (Remission of Charges) Regulations 1988; [57743]
(2) when he expects to make an announcement about changes to prescription charges for cystic fibrosis. [57744]
§ Mr. MilburnWe receive regular representations from cystic fibrosis sufferers.
The current prescription charge exemption arrangements were reviewed as part of the Government's Comprehensive Spending Review. Following the Review, all current prescription charge exemptions will be protected for the rest of the Parliament and existing patient charges will rise by no more than the rate of inflation over the next three years.