§ 54. Mr. Hannanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications or inquiries have been received by the General Practice Finance Corporation under Section 2 of the National Health Service Act, 1966, for the acquisition, improvement or repair of premises used for general practice.
§ Mr. RossI understand from the Corporation that it has received 12 inquiries and nine applications from doctors in Scotland.
§ Mr. HannanWhat powers of inspection has my right hon. Friend at the moment in respect of the still existing dreary, ill-lived in and ill-ventilated consulting rooms? Since his reply is disappointing, what steps can he take to draw to the attention of general practitioners the provisions of the Act?
§ Mr. RossThe attention of every general practitioner has already been drawn to the provisions of the Act and the facilities available to the Corporation. It is early days to suggest that the scheme has not come up to expectations. It has been going only since the beginning of last month. As time goes on I am sure we shall receive the applications that we hope for, which will improve standards.