Currently NHS charges are restricted to only a few areas such as dentistry, eye tests, and prescribed medicines

A bill proposed by a Tory MP which would see increased NHS charging is listed to be debated in Parliament.

MP Christopher Chope wants to increase charges throughout the NHS and will use the debate in the House of Commons to persuade his fellow Conservatives to include it in their next manifesto.

Currently NHS charges are restricted to only a few areas such as dentistry, eye tests, and prescribed medicines.

Right winger Mr Chope’s bill would open the floodgates to charging for a host of other services which could include GP appointments and some hospital procedures.

It has no chance of being passed without Government support but could be debated third in the main chamber if there is time in an attempt to spark a…