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Elastic Stockings

Volume 884: debated on Monday 13 January 1975

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asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will now abolish the charges for elastic tights payable by women who are entitled to obtain free elastic stockings.

A woman who would be exempt from charges for surgical elastic stockings would equally be exempt from charges for surgical elastic tights if these were prescribed by a consultant for her particular condition.