§ 21. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of general practitioners who are acting as assistants under the National Health Service scheme; and the number who are principals.
§ Mr. WoodburnAt 1st October, 1949, the number of assistants was approximately 250, and the number of principals was 2,411.
§ Mr. RankinCan my right hon. Friend say whether he has any evidence that assistants are finding it difficult to become principals?
§ Mr. WoodburnNo, Sir. There has not been much change since the introduction of the service.