§ Mr. Alex CarlileTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment she has made of the level of support given by family health service authorities to single-handed general practitioners; and if she will make a statement.
§ Mr. MaloneThis year, we have made available £674 million of cash-limited moneys to family health services authorities to support general practitioners, including single-handers in the provision of practice premises, staff and computers. Next year the amount will increase to £710 million, a 2 per cent. real increase.