§ Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Health what steps he took to satisfy himself that the proposed scheme for a loaded capitation fee in respect of the 1,000th to the 1,500th patients on a doctor's list would meet the objective of improving the standard of general practice before approving the recommendation of his working party; and what percentages of general practitioners have lists of more than 1,000, and more than 1,500, patients.
§ Mr. PowellI was satisfied by the considerations stated in the Joint Working Party's Report, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy. The proportion of principals providing unrestricted general medical services in England and Wales who have personal lists of over 1,000 and over 1,500 is estimated to be about 82 per cent. and about 72 per cent. respectively.