HC Deb 13 July 1982 vol 27 c375W
68. Mr. Tilley

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to implement minimum standards and effective inspection of general practitioners' premises.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

A general practitioner is required by his terms of service to provide proper and sufficient surgery accommodation. Family practitioner committees carry out inspections, some on a routine basis. I would like to see committees give priority to systematic inspections. We are currently considering with the representatives of the profession the possibility of further guidance on minimum standards.