§ Mr. G. Elfed Daviesasked the Minister of Health what representations he has received from general practitioners in the Rhondda for assistance in the setting up of group practices; and what steps he is taking to speed up the process.
§ Mr. K. Robinson14 doctors have claimed and are being paid the addition to the basic practice allowance for practising in groups. I am at present considering the application from a further partnership of three doctors and a decision will be given as quickly as possible.
§ Mr. G. Elfed Daviesasked the Minister of Health what was the average number of patients on the lists of general practitioners in the Rhondda, Wales and England, respectively, on the last convenient date.
§ Mr. K. Robinson2,678 and 2,197 for the Rhondda and Wales respectively, at76W 1st January, 1967, and 2,470 (provisional) for England, at 1st October, 1966.
§ Mr. G. Elfed Daviesasked the Minister of Health how many general practitioners were practising in the Rhondda on each of the following dates: 1st January, 1952, 1st January, 1957, 1st January, 1962, and 1st January, 1967.
§ Mr. K. Robinson
- 1st. January, 1952–33 principals, 6 assistants.
- 1st January, 1957–38 principals, 9 assistants.
- 1st January, 1962–43 principals.
- 1st January, 1967–36 principals.