§ Mr. CousinsTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what are the additional payments and allowances for patients from deprived areas within the new general practitioner contract.
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§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe amounts payable in respect of patients living in areas of deprivation are as follows:
From 1 April 1990 £ pa From 1 January 1991 £ pa For each patient resident in an area with a high level of deprivation 8.50 8.80 For each patient resident in an area with a medium level of deprivation 6.40 6.65 For each patient resident in an area with a low level of deprivation 4.90 5.05 These figures represent an increase of 71 per cent., 53 per cent. and 41 per cent. respectively compared to the standard capitation fees.