HC Deb 12 June 1972 vol 838 c202W
68. Mr. Whitlock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services why all general practitioners may not see the proposed revised terms of service before the forthcoming conference of representatives of local medical committees.

Sir K. Joseph

I said in my reply on 23rd May to my hon. Friend the Member for Rossendale (Mr. Bray) that authority was given to the General Medical Services Committee of the British Medical Association to circulate the draft terms of service to local medical committees, and a statement to this effect was included in the Committee's Annual Report which was circulated to all members in April. The question of circulating the draft to all general practitioners did not arise; and since the conference starts on 14th June and this item will, I understand, be discussed that afternoon, it would not now be practicable in any case.—[Vol. 837, c.328.]

69. Mr. Whitlock

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if the forthcoming conference of representatives of local medical committees may consider amendments to the proposed revised terms of service for general practitioners.

Sir K. Joseph

The conference arrangements are not my responsibility, but I understand that the usual procedure for these occasions will be followed.