§ Mr. Michael MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what extra provision will be made in medical schools for students to receive course tuition in general practice business management; and whether such provision will be made additional to, or within, the current curriculum.
Mr. JacksonMedical education and training follows the recommendations of the education committee of the General Medical Council. These already provide for training in administrative and managerial skills to be given as part of the postgraduate, vocational phase of medical training.