§ Mr. Hastingsasked the Minister of Health how many doctors are engaged as general practitioners in the National Health Service; how many of these are principals; how many assistants; and how many trainee assistants.
§ Mr. Vosper:The number of doctors providing unrestricted general medical services under the National Health Service in England and Wales on 1st July, 1956, was 20,996. Of these, 19,082 were principals, 1,546 were assistants, and 368 were trainees.