Motion · S5M-18744 · 5 Sep 2019
Stop Boots Charging £5 for Delivery of Prescriptions
The motion
That the Parliament is disappointed to hear that the retail giant, Boots, is introducing a UK-wide charge for the delivery of prescriptions from the end of September 2019; understands that customers will be required to pay £5 for a one-off delivery or an annual sum of £55 to continue their use of the service; notes that this charge applies to customers who order prescriptions at a local branch and not prescriptions ordered online; considers this to be extremely concerning as it could impact on the most vulnerable in communities, especially older people, many of whom, it believes, will not have access to the internet; believes that this is at a time when people are struggling to make ends meet, and fears that many older people might not be able to access the medication that they require to stay healthy.
Supporters (13)
- Jeremy Balfour 5 Sep 2019
- Iain Gray 5 Sep 2019
- Monica Lennon Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2019
- Richard Lyle 5 Sep 2019
- Pauline McNeill Scottish Labour 5 Sep 2019
- Elaine Smith 5 Sep 2019
- Angela Constance Scottish National Party 6 Sep 2019
- Bill Kidd 6 Sep 2019
- Alex Rowley 6 Sep 2019
- John Mason 7 Sep 2019
- Sandra White 9 Sep 2019
- Gillian Martin Scottish National Party 11 Sep 2019
- Neil Findlay 16 Sep 2019
Source: the Scottish Parliament motions and amendments record.