The Deputy will be aware that the review of the general medical service is now under way and that the review will address a wide range of issues of concern to participating general practitioners and to health service management. In this context a number of confidential discussion papers have been circulated by both parties which seek to outline the current difficulties associated with the scheme and suggest remedies. While I do not wish to comment on any specific matter currently under discussion I can assure the Deputy that all aspects of the delivery of general practitioner services will be fully explored.