§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if, in view of the report of the general medical services committee of the British Medical Association that 25 per cent. of family medical practitioners work in under-privileged areas, he will make extra financial resources available to such areas.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeI have not seen the report to which the hon. Member refers. Allocations to regional health authorities are based on the resource allocation working party (RAWP) formula which takes account of the greater health care needs of less privileged areas.