HC Deb 05 July 1951 vol 489 c244W
105. Mr. Redmayne

asked the Minister of Health how many medical practitioners were under contract to executive councils in the United Kingdom on 1st April, 1951.

Mr. Blenkinsop

At 1st January, 1951, the latest date for which figures are available, there were in England and Wales 17,926 principals. For information relating to Scotland, I would refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State.