Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration

Oral Answers to Questions — Ministry of Health – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 25 March 1957.

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Photo of Mr Marcus Lipton Mr Marcus Lipton , Lambeth Brixton 12:00, 25 March 1957

asked the Minister of Health what consultations he is now having with the medical profession about the interim adjustment of pay for general practitioners.

Photo of Mr Dennis Vosper Mr Dennis Vosper , Runcorn

I have nothing to add to my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister's reply to the hon. Member's Question on 19th March.

Photo of Mr Marcus Lipton Mr Marcus Lipton , Lambeth Brixton

If no consultations are taking place and if arbitration is denied, how on earth is this problem being dealt with? How long is this policy of drift and shift to continue? Will the right hon. Gentleman take note of the fact that both The Times and the Daily Mirror consider that general practitioners have a legitimate grievance?

Photo of Mr Dennis Vosper Mr Dennis Vosper , Runcorn

My right hon. Friend said he would make a statement in due course. Nothing has happened since 19th March to affect that position.