§ 32. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what steps he proposes 187 to take to reduce the maximum number of patients on a doctor's list from 4,000 to 3,800, or some agreed smaller number.
§ Mr. WoodburnI am arranging to explore this possibility with the profession in Scotland.
§ 33. Mr. Rankinasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is prepared to publish lists of areas in Scotland which are over-doctored, under-doctored and adequately doctored; and to revise the lists annually.
§ Mr. WoodburnI have asked the Scottish Medical Practices Committee to let me have, for early publication, lists of the areas which they consider most in need of additional doctors. Published information will be kept up to date as necessary.