§ Mr. LlwydTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what initiatives he is undertaking to assist the recruitment of general practitioners to rural medical practices; and if he will make a statement. [1740]
§ Mr. Gwilym JonesThere are already a number of fees and allowances available specifically to general practitioners in rural areas. Additionally, in Wales the financial allocation to health authorities includes a rurality component to help defray additional costs associated with rural practices.