HC Deb 20 December 1989 vol 164 cc284-5W
33. Mr. Bill Walker

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has received from general practitioners in Tayside about general practitioner budgets and from hospitals about self-governing status.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Three GP practices in Tayside are interested in becoming budget holders and establishing a self-governing hospital.

36. Mr. Wallace

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what representations he has made to the doctors and dentists review body with regard to the remuneration of general practitioners in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The DDRB has been told that a special fund will protect the income of rural GPs who fulfil all their obligations under the new contract.

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