§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what forecast he has made of the likely number of principals in general practice in Scotland at the end of 1967 and of the anticipated cost of medical prescriptions in Scotland during the financial year 1967–68.
§ Mr. MillanMy right hon. Friend has made no manpower forecast for the end of 1967; but he hopes that the new contract will encourage more doctors to enter and remain in general practice. The estimated cost of prescriptions for the financial year 1967–68 is £16.5 million.