§ Dr. FoxTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what financial assistance he has planned to encourage flexible training in general practice. [24596]
§ Mr. HuttonIn line with Government guidance, "The General Practitioner Registrar Scheme: Vocational Training for General Medical Practice: the United Kingdom Guide", a copy of which is in the Library. Directors of Postgraduate GP Education will facilitate flexible (i.e. part-time) training for general practice wherever possible. In order to be accepted for general practice certification purposes, flexible training must be undertaken, week by week, at 60 per cent. or more of the weekly full-time training commitment and include a period (minimum one week) of full-time training in both the general practice and hospital components.