HC Deb 29 November 1965 vol 721 c125W
Dr. Summerskill

asked the Minister of Health what is the estimated number of doctors which will be required in Great Britain in five years time.

Mr. K. Robinson

The National Plan states that 64,000 doctors are expected to be practising in Great Britain in 1970. While estimates of numbers needed vary according to the assumptions used, this is also the approximate number required if the number of doctors is to keep pace with the anticipated growth of population.