§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what has been the trend in entry into general practice in the last three years; and what assessment she has made as to the adequacy of entry to compensate for loss.
§ Dr. MawhinneyOver the past three years there have been approximately 1,400 new entrants to general practice per year in England and Wales. This has been sufficient to ensure a continuing increase in overall numbers of general practitioners.