§ Mr. John EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many representations he has received from general practitioners in favour of his proposals to reform the Health Service; and how many he has received against.
§ Mr. MellorI refer the hon. Gentleman to my reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Northampton, South (Mr. Morris) on 5 May, at column265.
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§ Mr. Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many letters he has received from the general public about his National Health Service reform proposals; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MellorWe have received in excess of 4,000 letters from members of the public about the White Paper, "Working for Patients".
§ Mr. John MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the pay will be for a general practitioner with 2,000 patients who achieves all the targets contained in the new general practitioner contract.
§ Mr. MellorThe levels of fees and allowances payable from April 1990 under the new GPs contract will be determined in the light of the recommendations to be made by the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration in its next report. We have agreed with the general medical services committee's negotiators to submit joint evidence to the review body later this year.