Written question asked by Bob Russell (Liberal Democrat) on Monday, 27 April 1998, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 5 May 1998. It was answered by Alan Milburn (Labour) on Tuesday, 5 May 1998 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will make diagnosed Sjogren's Syndrome sufferers eligible for free dental and prescription costs.

Answer: Mr. Bob Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make diagnosed Sjogren's Syndrome sufferers eligible for free dental and prescription costs. [40355] Mr. Milburn: All aspects of prescription and dental charges are being examined as part of the Comprehensive Spending Review, which will report in the summer. The Review in the Department is being undertaken in the context of our manifesto commitment: "if you are ill or injured there will be a national health service there to help; and access to it will be based on need and need alone--not on your ability to pay, or on who your general practitioner happens to be or on where you live".

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 311 c350W; 40355
Session: 1997-98
Subjects: Dental services Fees and charges Diseases Exemptions Prescriptions