§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many doctors serve the area of Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston, respectively; and how many persons they have on their lists.
§ Mr. William RossThe information about principals in general practice and the patients on their lists as at 1st October 1974 is as follows:
Area Principals Patients Ardrossan … … 7 16,514 Saltcoats … … 6 14,069 Stevenston … … 4 8,667
§ Mr. Corrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will take steps to end the shortage of doctors in Stevenston.
§ Mr. William RossI am not aware that there is a shortage of doctors in the Stevenston area. As at 1st October 1974 there was one group practice consisting of four principals with 8,667 patients on their combined lists.