HC Deb 06 June 1972 vol 838 cc56-7W
58. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services why the document he has sent to local medical committees concerning possible changes in their terms of service is marked confidential; if it is permitted for members of these committees to obtain the views of the doctors they represent before making their decisions; and if he will make a statement.

Sir K. Joseph

I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend, the Member for Rossendale (Mr. Bray) on 23rd May.—[Vol. 837, c.328.]

64. Mr. Whitlock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will ensure that all general practitioners are acquainted with the details of the draft revised proposals for terms of service before the forthcoming conference of local medical committees so that negotiations between his Department and the General Medical Services Committee of the British Medical Association may be concluded before the proposed regulations are laid before the House of Commons.

Sir K. Joseph

No, I would refer the hon. Member to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale (Mr. Bray) on 23rd May.—[Vol. 837, c.328.]