§ Mr. Buchanan-Smithasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many applications have been made by doctors in general practice for loans for improvement of premises in each of the past five years; how many applications were approved; and what was the amount of loan paid each year.
§ Mr. RossInterest-free loans are available to assist general practitioners to provide premises to be used for group practice. Applications for loans from Scottish doctors are determined by a joint committee representing the profession and my Department. Details of loans approved during the past five years are as follows:
TENDERS APPROVED BUT PROJECTS NOT STARTED AT 30TH SEPTEMBER, 1964 New Schools £ 6 0.6 2,180 primary Alteration and Extension Schemes 2 0.01 160 secondary 225 £40.316 117,587