Catalogue description Ministry of Health: Representative Appeals to Minister by Medical Practitioners: (D/R Series)

The National Health Service (General Medical and Pharmaceutical Services) Regulations 1948 and 1954 s.10 granted the right of any doctor to appeal to the Minister of Health against the decision of the Medical Practices Committee with regard to the filling of a general practice vacancy for which the doctor had unsuccessfully applied. The minister after considering all the relevant facts regarding the type of practice and comparing the qualifications and experience of the applicants gave a final decision either to uphold the original selection or reselect another applicant with or without an oral hearing.

The National Health Service (General Medical and Pharmaceutical Services) (Amendment) Regulations 1948 s.2(8)(i) granted the right of appeal by a general practitioner to the Minister of Health against his local executive council's refusal to pay him a fixed annual payment. The fixed annual payment of £300 was paid to practitioners whose annual income declined due to the commencement of the National Health Service and thereby the loss of private fees.