asked the Minister for Health the number of persons covered by the general medical service scheme on 31 December 1982 and 1983 in each health board area.
Written Answers. - General Medical Service Scheme.
388.
Figures for December 1983 will not be available for some time. The latest figures in 1983, as at 30 September, are therefore substituted. The information is as follows:
|
Health Board |
31 December 1982 |
31 September 1983 |
|
Eastern |
300,510 |
326,221 |
|
Midland |
91,581 |
93,059 |
|
Mid-Western |
109,389 |
105,233 |
|
North-Eastern |
120,730 |
125,835 |
|
North-Western |
120,805 |
123,727 |
|
South-Eastern |
165,442 |
171,586 |
|
Southern |
185,290 |
195,896 |
|
Western |
187,011 |
192,574 |
|
Total |
1,280,758 |
1,334,131 |