Written question asked by Lord Lansley (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 June 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 2 July 2009. It was answered by Mike O'Brien (Labour) on Friday, 3 July 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health with reference to page 219 of his Department's Annual Report 2009, whether the projections for prescription charge income take account of his Department's proposals in relation to the exemption from prescription charges of people with long-term illnesses.