§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what study he has made of the view of the British Medical Association that reduced services in community health provision, as has been imposed upon local authorities, adversely affects the load upon general practitioners; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. VaughanI do not accept that there has been a centrally imposed reduction in the community health services, which are provided by health authorities not by local authorities. The numbers of general practitioners available to meet their work-load are steadily increasing.