§ Dr. Summerskillasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will make a statement about the provision of capital for the General Practice Finance Corporation.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsYes. My right hon. Friends the Secretary of State for Scotland and the Minister of Health and I have approved proposals by the General Practice Finance Corporation for an issue of stock to repay temporary bank advances and for the purpose of loans for the provision or improvement of surgery accommodation. Accordingly the Corporation has today made the following issue of stock to the National Debt Commissioners under Treasury guarantee:
"£2 million of 8 per cent. General Practice Finance Guaranteed Stock 1978–83".