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Originally Posted by Hill Walker
I think there is a small misunderstanding here. In mainland Britain there are three completely separate health bodies with their own separate budgets. In both Scotland and Wales the health services are devolved, which means that they take a slice of money from the devolved administrations budget. The amount they receive is locally determined, more money for health means less money for education, roads and whatever other services have been devolved.
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You forget The Barnett Formula.
Under this, from UK Government central funds, Scotland receives over £1600 more per person than England, Wales over £1200 per person more.
They don't have to spend less on other services, they've a lot more available to spend on the NHS or whatever services they wish to.
So yes, the English are subsidising free prescriptions in Scotland and Wales.