Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What steps his Department is taking to support UK life sciences and medical research.”
Tabled: 13 June 2018Answered: 19 June 2018
Asked by
Alan Mak
Conservative — Havant
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
Stephen Kinnock
Through a £160 million investment in the additional roles reimbursement scheme, we have recruited more than 2,000 new GPs nationwide, but we recognise the inequities in funding that can exacerbate regional inequalities in access to services. I have launched a review of the GP funding formula to ensure that funding follows the needs of the population. The National Institute for Health and Care Research has begun a review of the Carr-Hill funding formula, which will conclude in six months’ time.