Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Martin Caton (Labour), on Wednesday, 25 April 2001, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 43 members in total.

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PRESCRIPTION CHARGE EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS

That this House applauds the Government's commitment to retaining prescription charge exemptions for many people suffering from permanent fistula, forms of hypo adrenalin, diabetes, hypoparathyroidism, myasthenia gravis, myxoedema, epilepsy and confining physical disablity; recognises that these exemptions prevent an additional financial burden being imposed on people as a result of their medical conditions; is concerned, however, that other people with a long-term requirement for prescribed medication, such as transplant patients, do not qualify for exemption certificates; and calls on the Government to review the prescription charge exemption list to ensure that it includes all conditions requiring long-term medication.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PRESCRIPTION CHARGE EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS (600A1)

The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by John Austin (primary, Labour) and tabled on Wednesday, 2 May 2001. It has been signed by 3 members in total.

after 'patients' insert 'or people with chronic conditions such as Crohn's disease'.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

600 

600A1 

Session

2000-01

Subjects

Fees and charges Exemptions Prescriptions Transplant surgery

Link

View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk