§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many doctors are currently in general practice in Scotland; and how this compares with the last three years.
§ Mr. Gordon CampbellThe position at 1st October in the years in question is as follows:
TABLE General Medical Practitioners 1972 2,750 1971 2,698 1970 2,687 1969 2,681 NOTE: These figures incude all principals and assistants, but exclude trainee general practitioners.