Joe Sherlock
Question:13 Mr. Sherlock asked the Minister for Health if any assessment has been carried out of the cost effectiveness of the change over from the fee per item to the capitation system of payment of doctors under the general medical service and the quality of medical cover; if any such survey is planned; if he will give the highest figures for payments to doctors for the last year under the old system and the number of patients receiving cover; if he will give the relevant figures for the new system since it came into operation; and if he will make a statement on the matter.