§ 71. Mr. Joynson-Hicksasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that medical specialists are, under the operation of the National Health Scheme, limited to making a total of 25 visits per quarter in a given area upon patients; and what arrangements there are for the treatment of the patients in that area when the specialist has fulfilled his schedule.
§ Mr. BevanThere is no limit on visits. Remuneration has a provisional ceiling for each quarter while longer-term arrangements—which will date back—are being worked out. The situation in the last part of the Question can be considered if and when it arises.