§ Mr. Moyleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent a shortfall exists in the number of general practitioners in medicine in the area of the London borough of Lewisham; and whether he will make a statement on the steps being taken to overcome this shortfall.
§ Mr. EnnalsThere is no fixed complement of general practitioners in this or any other area. The area is not classified by the Medical Practices Committee as under-doctored, though they place no restrictions on doctors wishing to enter practice there. The Inner London 83W Executive Council, who are responsible for securing the provision of family doctor services in the area, will be glad to help anyone who may have difficulty in getting accepted by a doctor.