§ 1978 and 1986. Mr. BoswellTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the average annual increase in the number of general practitioners between(a) 1973 and 1978 and (b)
§ Mr. NewtonThe average annual increase in the number of general medical practitioners (unrestricted principals) in England between 1973 and 1978 was 209 compared with 428 between 1978 and 1986.