§ 35. Dr. Millerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average remuneration paid to principals in general medical practice in each of the years 1960 to 1970; and what he expects it to be in 1971.
§ Mr. AlisonFollowing is the information:
AVERAGE GROSS REMUNERATION (I.E., INCLUDING PRACTICE EXPENSES) PAID TO PRINCIPALS PROVIDING GENERAL MEDICAL SERVICES (ENGLAND AND WALES) Financial Year Average gross remuneration to nearest £10 £ 1960–61 3,550* 1961–62 3,600 1962–63 3,700 1963–64 4,130 1964–65 4,160 1965–66 4,460 1966–67 4,720† 1967–68 5,640 1968–69 5,970 1969–70 6,370 1970–71 7,800 1971–72 ‡ * Excluding arrears paid in respect of earlier years. † New system of remuneration introduced from 1st October, 1966. ‡ Remuneration from 1st April, 1971, is currently under consideration by the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' remuneration.