HC Deb 23 November 1948 vol 458 cc101-2W
Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the approximate percentage of the population of Scotland that has joined the National Health Service.

Mr. Woodburn

Approximately 94 per cent.

Lieut.-Commander Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the total numbers of doctors and dentists in Scotland; and the numbers of each who have joined the National Health Service.

Mr. Woodburn

It is estimated that there are some 2,400 doctors and some 1,200 dentists in general practice in Scotland; 2,364 doctors and 1,124 dentists have joined the Service.