§ Mr. David StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from the medical profession on exempt categories relating to prescription charges in Scotland. [77596]
§ Mr. GalbraithSince 1 April 1998, six representations have been received from the medical profession in Scotland on exempt categories of prescription charges. All the representations related to exemption from charges on medical grounds.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
§ Mr. David StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if the next prescription charge review in Scotland will include a review of exempt categories. [77597]
§ Mr. GalbraithThere are no plans at present to conduct a review of prescription charge exempt categories in Scotland.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.
§ Mr. David StewartTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he will next review prescription charges in Scotland. [77598]
§ Mr. GalbraithThere are no plans at present to review prescription charges in Scotland.
From 1 July 1999, this will be a matter for the Scottish Parliament.