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Prescriptions: Fees and Charges

Asked by Lisa SmartLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 16 June 2026UIN 8220

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress, he has made in reforming the Penalty Charge Notice system for unpaid prescription charges.

Answered by Preet Kaur Gill

The Government has no such plans for reforming the Penalty Charge Notice system.

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