HC Deb 28 February 1956 vol 549 c120W
Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Minister of Health the number of domiciliary visits paid by psychiatrists called in by general practitioners under National Health Service arrangements during 1953, 1954 and 1955; and the total amount of fees paid for such visits.

Mr. Turton

The number of visits paid by hospital psychiatrists under the domiciliary specialist service were 8,426 in 1953 and 9,408 in 1954. The figures for 1955 are not yet available. The cost of these visits is not separately recorded.