§ Mr. Michael MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many investigations of general practitioners for overprescribing have taken place in Scotland by the health board in the last(a) five years (b) 10 years and (c) 15 years.
§ Mr. Michael Forsyth[holding answer 8 May 1989]: This information is not available. General practitioners' prescribing is constantly being monitored by health hoards and area medical committees.