PRESCRIPTION CHARGE EXEMPTION FOR TRANSPLANT PATIENTS

Early day motion 600, tabled 25 April 2001 by Martin Caton (Labour). Signed by 43 members.

That this House applauds the Government's commitment to retaining prescription charge exemptions for many people suffering from permanent fistula, forms of hypo adrenalin, diabetes, hypoparathyroidism, myasthenia gravis, myxoedema, epilepsy and confining physical disablity; recognises that these exemptions prevent an additional financial burden being imposed on people as a result of their medical conditions; is concerned, however, that other people with a long-term requirement for prescribed medication, such as transplant patients, do not qualify for exemption certificates; and calls on the Government to review the prescription charge exemption list to ensure that it includes all conditions requiring long-term medication.

Signatures by party: Labour 34, Liberal Democrat 7, Labour/Co-operative 2.