§ 30. Mr. Pavittasked the Minister of Health what has been the total sum paid to doctors in respect of post-graduate education from the sum reserved; how many doctors received grants; and what is the present balance in hand for this specified purpose.
§ Mr. BraineThis scheme is not yet in operation.
§ Mr. PavittCan the Parliamentary Secretary tell us when the scheme will be in operation? As this arose from the Report of the Royal Commission on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration published some eighteen months ago, when will the scheme operate, and what is he doing to facilitate it?
§ Mr. BraineAs the hon. Gentleman probably knows, the scheme was to start from a date to be agreed. My Department and representatives of the profession are discussing the details now, and no date has yet been settled. It is necessary, of course, to ensure that adequate courses are available.