HC Deb 27 April 1978 vol 948 cc625-6W
Mr. Mike Thomas

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what were the numbers of general practitioners attending instruction under Section 63 of the Health Services and Public Health Act 1968 (a) for the most recent month or period available before October 1977 and (b) for the most recent month or period available since that date.

Mr. Moyle

Figures are not kept on a monthly basis. In the academic year to 31st August 1977, 4,548 courses approved under Section 63 arrangements were attended by 19,843 general practitioners.