§ Mr. Maurice Macmillanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many foreign doctors applying for the first time for temporary registration, who had the necessary qualifications, were refused registration in 1966, 1967 and 1968 respectively.
§ Mr. CrossmanI regret that information is not available in the form requested. When a first application is not accepted by the General Medical Council this is not usually a final refusal. Applications for temporary registration relate to specified posts and the Council from time to time regards a particular post as unsuitable having regard to the qualifications and experience of the doctor but might be ready to grant registration in relation to a different post.