§ 27. Mr. Draysonasked the Minister of Fuel and Power what instructions he has issued to his officers in connection with the allocation of petrol to doctors by reason of the coming into force of the National Health Scheme.
§ The Minister of Fuel and Power (Mr. Gaitskell)Regional petroleum officers have standing instructions to allow doctors sufficient petrol to meet their essential requirements. No special instructions were necessary, therefore, by reason of the coming into force of the National Health Service.
§ Mr. DraysonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is an impression among some doctors that those doctors who have joined the National Health Scheme are receiving more favourable treatment than those who have remained outside?
§ Mr. GaitskellThat impression is entirely without foundation.