HC Deb 30 November 1964 vol 703 cc20-1W
82. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Health what sum was originally deducted from the central pool of general practitioners' remuneration in respect of private practice; for how many subsequent years this sum remained unaltered; in which year this deduction was abolished; and what is his present estimate of the total earned by general practitioners through private patients.

Mr. Robinson

Two million pounds. Deduction continued at this annual rate until 31st December, 1959. No reliable estimate of the current level of earnings from private practice is at present available.