LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Opposition protest to increase in prescription charges

Genre

News report; Interview

TX Date

3 Mar 1993

Year of production

1993

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Duration

00:03:33

Description

Political correspondent Kevin Murphy reports on opposition to the government’s decision to increase prescription charges by 13 percent to £4.25. Includes shadow Health Secretary David Blunkett says the charges are a tax on the sick and will stop people getting the treatment they need; Health Secretary Virginia Bottomley justifying the increase; Health Minister Brian Mawhinney arguing those who can afford to make a contribution should do so, and 4 out of 5 prescriptions are still free. Sound is in mono.

Contributors

David Blunkett; Virginia Bottomley; Brian Mawhinney; Kevin Murphy

Keywords

Health services; NHS; Prescriptions

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