HC Deb 26 February 1962 vol 654 c934
43. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Health what progress has been made in the working party discussing the £1 million reserved for the purpose of improving the services of general practitioners.

Mr. Powell

I understand it expects to report soon.

Mr. Pavitt

Is the Minister satisfied that he has shown enough initiative here? This matter is now running into its second year. The doctors are prepared to reserve £1 million of their own money to improve general practice. Surely our side of the working party could have had some idea as to the way in which we could utilise this money to the advantage of patients?

Mr. Powell

Both sides have had ideas. They have had to pool them and discuss them, but I am satisfied that this is now approaching completion.

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