HC Deb 06 March 1973 vol 852 cc71-2W
48. Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if it is necessary for a general practitioner to obtain a fresh approval of the local executive council if, having had his current deputising arrangements by a commercial company accepted, that company is subjected to a take-over bid and changes hands.

Mr. Alison

No, Sir; but executive councils are required in any event to review periodically all authorisations to use deputising services.