HC Deb 25 March 1981 vol 1 c342W
Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many representations he has received since publication of the Royal Commission report on the National Health Service regarding the difference in law of the legal responsibility for negligence of deputising general practitioners.

Mr. Fairgrieve

Three.

Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if, since July 1979, any cases have been brought to his attention where actions for negligence against deputising general practitioners have been prosecuted due to the difference in law between Scotland and England and Wales.

Mr. Fairgrieve

No such cases have been brought to my attention.

Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will introduce legislation to bring the law in Scotland into line with that of the rest of the United Kingdom in regard to deputising general practitioners.

Mr. Fairgrieve

My right hon. Friend is committed to taking appropriate action on this matter as soon as possible.