§ Mr. McMasterTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what limitations are imposed on the reimbursement of general practitioners performing minor surgery; 497W on what grounds these limitations are imposed; when he plans to review the arrangements; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 20 May 1993]: Under the statement of fees and allowances for general medical practitioners in Scotland which are determined by the Secretary of State after consultation with representatives of the medical profession, a general medical practitioner on the local health board's minor surgery list is entitled to a fee for undertaking a minor surgery session—comprising five procedures. Payment is limited to a maximum of three sessions per quarter.
There are no plans to review these arrangements.