§ Mr. Jim Spicerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services why his Department refuses to answer questions from general medical practitioners, and specifically Dr. Robert Bowles of Lyme Regis, on matters relating to the national and private pension schemes available for doctors and ancillary staff, including receptionists.
§ Mr. MoyleMy Department has not refused to answer questions from general practitioners. We have no record of Dr Bowles approaching the Department on this matter. Information will shortly be sent to family practitioner committees.