§ 16. Miss Fookesasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether he will make a statement on the progress of group practice.
§ Mr. AlisonIn 1966, 30 per cent. of general medical practitioners in England practised in groups of three or more principals. I am pleased to say that by 1972 the proportion had increased to almost 60 per cent.
§ Miss FookesI thank my hon. Friend for that reply. Has he any further plans to encourage this trend?
§ Mr. AlisonYes. The existing incentives towards group practice encourage, and will no doubt continue to encourage, general practitioners to get together.
§ Dr. MillerWhat proportion of the doctors who practise in group practices practise from health centres?
§ Mr. AlisonOne-sixth.