§ Mr. LitherlandTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science if he intends to make any special provision to assist departments of general practice in universities.
Mr. JacksonIt is for each university to determine how the substantial public funds it receives, together with its other income, should be distributed between its faculties and departments. In the case of medical education, this normally follows discussion with the relevant health authorities.
§ Mr. Michael MorrisTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Science what courses are planned to be available in technical colleges or colleges of advanced education to train general practice managers; and how many places are envisaged for these courses.
Mr. JacksonThis information is not available centrally. It is for the institutions themselves to plan such courses taking into account demand for places.
I refer my hon. Friend to the reply that my right hon. and learned Friend the Secretary of State for Health gave on 8 May at column 320 about arrangements to enable general practitioners to acquire necessary management skills.