Vol. 517 No. 3
184 Mr. Allen asked the Minister for Health and Children the proposals, if any, he has to introduce a new GP contract which will include payment for vaccinations, cervical screenings and other preventative medicine work separate from GMS activity. [9549/00]
The health boards, in consultation with my Department, are currently undertaking a wide ranging review of the role of general practice in primary care services, including its role in preventative and screening services. The purpose of this review is to look at service requirements and identify support structures necessary to meet these requirements. When that review is completed, later this year, it is likely to serve as the basis for the future development of general practice in a strategic and structured manner. Accordingly, I look forward to its conclusion but do not propose to anticipate its findings.
