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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Russell Brown (Labour), on Monday, 18 January 2010, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 25 members in total.

PRESCRIPTION CHARGES IN SCOTLAND (No. 2)

That this House notes that since 1 April 2009, cancer patients have been exempt from prescription charges in England, whereas in Scotland they will be required to pay ??3 per prescription from 1 April 2010; congratulates the Government for this targeted and responsive measure; and is disappointed that the devolved Scottish administration is continuing to fail to provide the same support to those requiring prescription drugs to deal with cancer in Scotland, in a similarly timely manner.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received an amendment.

PRESCRIPTION CHARGES IN SCOTLAND (No. 2) (641A1)
The Early day motion has received an amendment sponsored by John Mason (primary, Scottish National Party) and tabled on Tuesday, 19 January 2010. It has been signed by 6 members in total.
leave out from `England' to end and insert `but expresses disappointment that sufferers of other long-term conditions still have to pay prescription charges despite a commitment by the Prime Minister to help with those long-term conditions; and commends the Scottish government's decision to reduce prescription charges for all users before phasing them out completely in April 2011.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
641 
641A1 
Session
2009-10
Other sponsors
Tom Clarke
Ian Davidson
Lindsay Roy
William Bain
Jim Sheridan
Subjects
Diseases Medicine
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk