So, the MSPs have voted to abolish prescription charges in Scotland. At the same time, charges are going up by 20p to £7.40 in England. Northern Ireland and Wales already get prescriptions for free.
How does that work? I get the idea that the rise is partly to pay for those who aren't paying. I also believe that in Scotland if an OAP has to go into a home, the state picks up the bill, whereas someone in England may have to sell their home to fund it.
Surely, if there is to be seperate charging structures in a 'United' Kingdom, then shouldn't we all go our own way on everything financial, ie tax paid in England stays in England, and the Scots, Welsh, Irish fund themselves. I think the generosity would end PDQ. It is unfair that the bulk of tax revenue is generated in England, but used to give residents of other areas of The UK an advantage. They can't keep on about independence, but dipping their hands in English wallets.
What mugs we are!
How does that work? I get the idea that the rise is partly to pay for those who aren't paying. I also believe that in Scotland if an OAP has to go into a home, the state picks up the bill, whereas someone in England may have to sell their home to fund it.
Surely, if there is to be seperate charging structures in a 'United' Kingdom, then shouldn't we all go our own way on everything financial, ie tax paid in England stays in England, and the Scots, Welsh, Irish fund themselves. I think the generosity would end PDQ. It is unfair that the bulk of tax revenue is generated in England, but used to give residents of other areas of The UK an advantage. They can't keep on about independence, but dipping their hands in English wallets.
What mugs we are!