§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the total number of doctors in general practice in Scotland at the latest available date, and the corresponding figure for October, 1964; and what was the total number of doctors graduating from Scottish medical schools and entering general practice in Scotland, respectively, in the intervening period.
§ Mr. MillanThere were 2,728 doctors providing general medical services under the National Health Service in Scotland on 1st April, 1968, compared with 2,83482W on 1st October, 1964. These figures include all principals, assistants and trainee assistants.
In the three years to 1st October, 1967 —the latest period for which figures are available—there were 1,277 graduates from Scottish medical schools. In the same period there were 381 entrants into general practice in Scotland.