To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will collate data on GP waiting times in CCG areas in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if his Department will collate data on GP waiting times in CCG areas in England.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time for a GP appointment was in (a) the London Borough of Southwark; (b) London and (c) England, in each of the last seven years.

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the average waiting time for a GP appointment was in (a) the London Borough of Southwark; (b) London and (c) England, in each of the last seven years.

In relation to the Terrorist Asset-freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill, which I have announced will have all its stages next Monday, subject to the approval of the House, hon. Members will be aware of the Supreme Court's decision on the vires under which the order involved was made. Clearly we have...

In relation to the Terrorist Asset-freezing (Temporary Provisions) Bill, which I have announced will have all its stages next Monday, subject to the approval of the House, hon. Members will be aware of the Supreme Court's decision on the vires under which the order involved was made. Clearly we have...

There will be a general debate on access to primary care next Thursday. I suggest that the hon. Gentleman catch the Speaker's eye in that debate and raise his constituents' concerns then. However, I remind him and the House that there has been unprecedented investment in, and improvement to, primary...

There will be a general debate on access to primary care next Thursday. I suggest that the hon. Gentleman catch the Speaker's eye in that debate and raise his constituents' concerns then. However, I remind him and the House that there has been unprecedented investment in, and improvement to, primary...

The hon. Gentleman will know that the issue is subject to consultation, which will precede the health Bill, which is in the Government's draft legislative programme. However, he makes an important point about how we ensure that we understand the implications of all Government policy and Bills for rural areas,...

The hon. Gentleman will know that the issue is subject to consultation, which will precede the health Bill, which is in the Government's draft legislative programme. However, he makes an important point about how we ensure that we understand the implications of all Government policy and Bills for rural areas,...

It certainly will be. We are pleased that the Opposition have chosen the issue of polyclinics and GP services for the Opposition day debate. My right hon. Friend is absolutely right to point out that people are very concerned about primary care services. It is important that they should not...

It certainly will be. We are pleased that the Opposition have chosen the issue of polyclinics and GP services for the Opposition day debate. My right hon. Friend is absolutely right to point out that people are very concerned about primary care services. It is important that they should not...

The right hon. Lady asked about the Planning Bill. The business of the House has indeed changed: it had been announced that the Bill was in the House next week. On Second Reading, a number of hon. Members from all parts of the House raised concerns about the Bill. Further,...

The right hon. Lady asked about the Planning Bill. The business of the House has indeed changed: it had been announced that the Bill was in the House next week. On Second Reading, a number of hon. Members from all parts of the House raised concerns about the Bill. Further,...

On the question of primary care services in the hon. Gentleman's constituency, he has no doubt raised the subject with his primary care trust. If he is not satisfied with its response, perhaps he should seek a debate in Westminster Hall. Without getting into a debate, I would say that...

On the question of primary care services in the hon. Gentleman's constituency, he has no doubt raised the subject with his primary care trust. If he is not satisfied with its response, perhaps he should seek a debate in Westminster Hall. Without getting into a debate, I would say that...

The hon. Gentleman will have an opportunity to put that point in topical questions during oral questions to the Department of Health ministerial team on Tuesday. There is no suggestion that polyclinics provide a one-size-fits-all solution. They arose as a response to concerns about how to improve primary care in...

The hon. Gentleman will have an opportunity to put that point in topical questions during oral questions to the Department of Health ministerial team on Tuesday. There is no suggestion that polyclinics provide a one-size-fits-all solution. They arose as a response to concerns about how to improve primary care in...

How many (a) GPs and (b) hospital doctors are currently in post in the NHS. - Includes figure.

How many (a) GPs and (b) hospital doctors are currently in post in the NHS. - Includes figure.

How many general practitioners, managers and nurses he has consulted in the course of the listening exercise, Primary Care-The future.

How many general practitioners, managers and nurses he has consulted in the course of the listening exercise, Primary Care-The future.

If he will comment on the practice of general practitioners converting their dispensaries into pharmacies.

If he will comment on the practice of general practitioners converting their dispensaries into pharmacies.

What is the average cost to the NHS of prescribed drugs dispensed (a) through a general practitioner dispensary and (b) in a pharmacy. - Inc table.

What is the average cost to the NHS of prescribed drugs dispensed (a) through a general practitioner dispensary and (b) in a pharmacy. - Inc table.

If he will comment on the extension of the NHS performance guide to include general practices.

If he will comment on the extension of the NHS performance guide to include general practices.

What powers the Audit Commission have to audit general practice.

What powers the Audit Commission have to audit general practice.

What research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on patients' preferences in relation to the dispensing of NHS prescriptions from (i) a general practitioner dispensary and (ii) a pharmacy. - None.

What research he has (a) commissioned and (b) evaluated on patients' preferences in relation to the dispensing of NHS prescriptions from (i) a general practitioner dispensary and (ii) a pharmacy. - None.

How many dispensing general practices there were in each of the last five years. - Inc table.

How many dispensing general practices there were in each of the last five years. - Inc table.

How many (a) practice managers and (b) practice administrative staff there were in each of the last five years. - The available information is contained in "Statistics for General Medical Practitioners in England 1985-1995 Bulletin 96/6 May 1996" (in Library).

How many (a) practice managers and (b) practice administrative staff there were in each of the last five years. - The available information is contained in "Statistics for General Medical Practitioners in England 1985-1995 Bulletin 96/6 May 1996" (in Library).

How many professors there are (a) of general practice, (b) related to hospital specialties and (c) in total in medical schools. - Will write.

How many professors there are (a) of general practice, (b) related to hospital specialties and (c) in total in medical schools. - Will write.

What estimate he has made of the number of general practitioners reaching the ages of (a) 65 and (b) 70 years in each of the next five years. - Table given.

What estimate he has made of the number of general practitioners reaching the ages of (a) 65 and (b) 70 years in each of the next five years. - Table given.