§ 58. Mr. Liptonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what emergency arrangements are made for the care of patients of a general practitioner who dies suddenly with no partner or assistant to carry on; and who makes these arrangements.
§ Mr. CrossmanThe Executive Council for the area has power to make, directly or through representatives of 9W the estate, temporary arrangements for the conduct of the practice. These arrangements will be with other local practitioners or with a locum. In addition, all National Health Service family doctors are required to provide necessary treatment sought in emergency for a patient whose own doctor is not available.