Mrs. Hillasked the Minister of Health when he expects the review of the data and calculations underlying the Willink Committee Report to be completed.
§ Mr. PowellThis review has now been carried out. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I are satisfied that the prospective demand for medical services would justify a rise in the University intake of pre-clinical students to 10 per cent. above the level recommended by the Willink Committee. My right hon. Friend the Chief Secretary to the Treasury has asked the University Grants Committee to consider with the Universities the implications of this conclusion. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Scotland and I will continue to watch the position.