§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if the Medical Practices Committee will revise the rules governing list sizes which are required before an area may be designated an open one; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyI have consulted the medical practices committee and understand that the classification of practice areas by average list size of general practitioners is indicative only and not absolute. In determining whether additional doctors are required in any area the medical practices committee considers each case on its merits, having regard to particular local needs.