§ Mr. John BrowneTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on the late payment by Hampshire family practitioner committee to general practitioners in Hampshire; and what steps have been taken to remedy the shortfall in cash flow to doctors.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyAll general practitioners in Hampshire were paid an advance by the due date of 29 June. Further advances were made to GPs on 6 July and 13 July which were designed to remedy any shortfall against the amount due. If, in any particular case, a doctor continues to experience a cash flow problem he or she should discuss the matter with the family practitioner committee. The committee will make any necessary adjustments as soon as possible.