Written question asked by Lord Blunkett (Labour) on Thursday, 22 July 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 July 2010. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Monday, 26 July 2010 on behalf of the Department of Health.
Prescriptions: Fees and Charges
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the Government plan to make changes to the criteria for eligibility for free prescriptions following the report from Professor Gilmore; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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Decisions on any future changes to the system of prescription charges and exemptions in England would need to be taken in the context of the next spending review, which is due to report in the autumn. In the meantime, there are no plans to make any changes to the current list of conditions which are exempt from prescription charges.
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- Reference
- 11503; 514 c847-8W
- Session
- 2010-12
- Subjects
- Fees and charges Prescriptions
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