Ian C Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I read this on the beeb: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7323062.stm Now I know it's april fools day, so I'm a bit suspicious this is all a jolly jape by politicians. It's a news report about the cost of prescriptions going down in Scotland, and it has actually happened, it isn't just the usual "big fat lie to get in power". In fact they go on to say that eventually prescriptions will, in stages, become free?! I've perused the article and I simply cannot see an angle on it where either the public is worse off, freedoms are curtailed under the guise of safety, a politician lines their own pockets or gains power, or a combination thereof. So I'm a bit confused as to why this prescription cost reduction has been implemented? What's the angle? Where is the big trap waiting to be sprung? If I was the gullible type I'd say someone in power has delivered on a promise and come good and benefitted the population in general, and with no kickbacks to benefit themselves! But, seriously, I can't believe that as it's the first time I've heard of such an event in about 1,000,000 f***ing years. -Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thorin Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 But, seriously, I can't believe that as it's the first time I've heard of such an event in about 1,000,000 f***ing years. -Ian Oh I don't know, there was that issue in 37,446 BC. Not quite the same thing I admit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesmark Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 The SNP have been trying to make prescriptions free of charge for years now. Now that the SNP sits in parliament they are now implementing it. Old news am afraid Ian, why do you think Berwick Upon Tweed now wants to re join Scotland? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian C Posted April 1, 2008 Author Share Posted April 1, 2008 Can they come and annex Norwich as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpie Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 It's free in Wales http://www.wales.nhs.uk/page.cfm?pid=9586 It was on the news a few years back, folks in England with and English GP would drive over the bridge to Wales for free drugs.....how mad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Prescriptions are free in Wales Ian. Basically, taxpayers in England are subsidising NHS users in Wales & Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 It was on the news a few years back, folks in England with and English GP would drive over the bridge to Wales for free drugs.....how mad. But you got to pay (via bridge) to 'enter' our country anyway or were they doing a bulk prescription run Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ivan Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Prescriptions are free in Wales Ian. Basically, taxpayers in England are subsidising NHS users in Wales & Scotland.Sems to me that we're subsidising them for lots these days. It's about time we gave then the independance they so crave. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kslb Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Thank you England but could you all pay a bit more and start sunsidising the fuel for us as well. Direct contribitions also accepted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazboy Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Amen to that Ivan. Every discussion about the break up of the Union (on other forums) always ends up with the English being accused of racism when the English posters also request independence too, and I bet this one ends up the same way. Shame really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soop Dogg Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Meanwhile back in Westminster, our 'Ever-so-Green' (honestly) government are fiddling more figures. Just read THIS. And no, this isn't an April fools joke. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartworm Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 Prescriptions are free in Wales Ian. Basically, taxpayers in England are subsidising NHS users in Wales & Scotland. I smell media bull, look at the real figures and Scotlandn takes little more from England than it gives to England Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Massey Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I smell media bull, look at the real figures and Scotlandn takes little more from England than it gives to England so scotland still takes more then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class One Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I smell media bull, look at the real figures and Scotlandn takes little more from England than it gives to England I wasn't just referring to Scotland. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl_S Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 I read this on the beeb: http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/scotland/7323062.stm Now I know it's april fools day, so I'm a bit suspicious this is all a jolly jape by politicians. It's a news report about the cost of prescriptions going down in Scotland, and it has actually happened, it isn't just the usual "big fat lie to get in power". In fact they go on to say that eventually prescriptions will, in stages, become free?! I've perused the article and I simply cannot see an angle on it where either the public is worse off, freedoms are curtailed under the guise of safety, a politician lines their own pockets or gains power, or a combination thereof. So I'm a bit confused as to why this prescription cost reduction has been implemented? What's the angle? Where is the big trap waiting to be sprung? If I was the gullible type I'd say someone in power has delivered on a promise and come good and benefitted the population in general, and with no kickbacks to benefit themselves! But, seriously, I can't believe that as it's the first time I've heard of such an event in about 1,000,000 f***ing years. -Ian Sounds like another good reason to move to scotland. I thought it would be Mr Salmon's way of saying "you were right to elect me". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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