HC Deb 11 July 1960 vol 626 cc65-6W
13. Mr. Eden

asked the Minister of Health if he will state the amount of compensation, due under Section 36 of the National Health Service Act, 1946, which has not yet been paid to doctors; and how much is being paid to them annually by way of interest at 2¾ per cent.

Mr. Walker-Smith

The amount outstanding on 30th June, 1960, was £35,740,000 and gross interest paid during the year ended on 31st March, 1960, was £1,040,000.