§ Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, following his consultation paper on arrangements for the administration of family practitioner services, he will ensure that all family practitioner committees become funded and employing authorities in their own right instead of some being dependent upon the new district health authorities for administrative supply.
§ Dr. VaughanThe consultation paper identified several options for the organisation of family practitioner committees in the restructured Health Service, including the arrangement referred to by my hon. Friend. Comments on each of the proposals will be carefully considered before a decision is announced later this year.