§ Mr. Arnoldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many general practitioners were employed in the National Health Service in 1950, 1955, 1960, 1965, 1970, 1975, and in 1977, respectively.
§ Mr. MoyleGeneral practitioners are not employees but are independent contractors providing services to the National Health Service. The number in England and Wales in the various years are tabulated below.
Year General Medical Practitioners (GMPs)* General Dental Practitioners (GDPs) 1950 17,303† 9,657 1955 18,854 9,788 1960 19,915 10,254 1965 20,014 10,405 1970 20,357 10,843 1975 21,667 11,737 1977 22,108 12,360 * General medical practitioners providing the full range of general medical services. † In 1952; a 1950 figure is not available. Figures refer to 1st July (for GMPs) and 31st December (for GDPs) of the year stated for years up to 1960 and to 30th September or 1st October of the year stated thereafter.
660Wfor Cornwall, North (Mr. Pardoe) Official Report, 24th May 1976, columns 79 and 80.