§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is 263W satisfied that National Health Service resources are not wasted by the increasing dispersal of team practices and the consequent amount of travelling time undertaken by doctors.
§ Dr. VaughanGeneral medical practitioners are independent contractors and the organisation of practices is a matter for them. I am not aware that any changes in practice organisation are increasing the amount of travelling time undertaken by doctors.