§ 33. Mr. Gwilym Robertsasked the Secretary of State for Social Services, in view of the evidence provided for her by the hon. Member for Cannock showing that 10 per cent. of doctors are employed in private practice which serves less than 5 per cent. of the population, if she will produce a scheme designed to encourage the wider availability of medical skills; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mrs. CastleI shall continue to have this point very much in mind during discussions with the profession on revision of the consultant contract, arrangements for phasing out private beds from NHS hospitals, and other matters.