HC Deb 08 December 1983 vol 50 cc225-6W
Mr. Christopher Hawkins

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will introduce reforms to the doctors' deputising service to ensure that deputy doctors have the same qualifications as normal general practitioners, have at least six months' experience as a general practitioner and are on duty for a specified and reasonable number of hours each week.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

This is one of the matters which we are presently considering as part of our review of deputising services.