HC Deb 14 February 1966 vol 724 c907
16. Mr. Goodhew

asked the Minister of Health when he expects to receive a report from the Doctors' Review Body.

Mr. K. Robinson

I cannot yet say when the Review Body is likely to report to the Prime Minister.

Mr. Goodhew

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is great discontent and unrest amongst doctors in the National Health Service, and is he really seized of the urgency to do something about this very quickly?

Mr. Robinson

If I am not, I do not know who should be. The Review Body is very well aware of this, and it is hoped that the Report will be made in time for decisions to be reached, particularly on a new system of remuneration for general practitioners, before 1st April.

Mr. Wood

Can the Minister say whether the Review Body's decision will be final?

Mr. Robinson

I do not think that the Government can commit themselves to the Report until they have seen it.