HC Deb 02 March 1999 vol 326 c670W
33. Mr. Mullin

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received about the shortage of GPs in Sunderland; and if he will make a statement. [72410]

Mr. Denham

Hon. Members have kept me informed about general practitioner recruitment and retention in Sunderland. The health authority has already undertaken a number of measures to support existing GPs and has successfully introduced a Career Start Scheme. We look forward to receiving the health authority's proposals for a Personal Medical Services Pilot aimed at improving recruitment.