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Written question asked by Peter Swallow (Labour) on Monday, 14 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 12 October 2026. It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Monday, 12 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has made an assessment of the potential merits of extending free prescriptions to 16, 17 and 18-year-olds completing an apprenticeship.

Answer

No such assessment has been made but we keep all aspects of prescription charging policy under regular review.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
29774
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Apprentices Fees and charges Prescriptions
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk