Brian Mawhinney defends increase in prescription charges

Title

Brian Mawhinney defends increase in prescription charges

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Mar 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:10

Description

Health Minister Brian Mawhinney defends the government’s decision to increase prescription charges by 50 pence to £4.25 per item, a 13 percent rise and almost eight times the inflation rate. Mawhinney argues those who can afford to make a contribution should do so, to raise an additional £280 million for the NHS for patient care. Also brands as hypocrisy Labour Party accusations the charges are a tax on the s ick. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Brian Mawhinney

Keywords

Health services; NHS; Prescriptions

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