HC Deb 30 March 1965 vol 709 cc1391-2
Q4. Mr. Rankin

asked the Prime Minister what further communication he has received from the Review Body on the matter of doctors' pay and conditions.

The Prime Minister

None, Sir, since Lord Kindersley's letter of 26th February.

Mr. Rankin

Is my right hon. Friend aware that since the Question was tabled talks have started between the Minister concerned and the representatives of the general practitioners? May we hope that they will have a very speedy and successful outcome and will provide for the patient the best possible system of medicine which we can produce and the greatest satisfaction for the general practitioner?

The Prime Minister

Yes, Sir. I am, of course, aware of what has happened since the Question was tabled, and I share the hopes expressed by my hon. Friend. But there is at the moment no further work for the Review Body to do in this connection.