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(7 years, 9 months ago)
Commons ChamberI know that my hon. Friend has introduced a private Member’s Bill in this area, and the Government intend to support it.
The support that is provided to GP practices in relation to IT, information and so on is absolutely crucial to their effective operation, but problems continue today in my constituency with the service provided by Capita. Capita cannot, for example, now get prescribing certificates for locums and new GPs. When are the Government going to get a grip on this failing contract and, if Capita cannot perform adequately, get someone else to do it?