As I am sure has been the case for other Deputies, I have been contacted by many GPs in respect of the new attack launched against them. As everyone is aware, GPs provide a tremendous service. Not all of them work in primary care practices and they are being obliged to deal with successive cuts. Some of them literally cannot continue to operate. In the context of the Medical Practitioners Act 2007 (amendment) (medical indemnity insurance) Bill, it must be recognised that GPs constitute one of the only functioning aspects of the health system at present. These people work independently to provide employment and valuable services to their communities.

We will obtain an answer in respect of the Bill for the Deputy.

They are coming under such pressure that they are being obliged to close their practices. They are being obliged to let staff go and they are also being forced out of small towns and villages. As stated, they represent the only part of the health system which is functioning.

The legislation was on the A list and was due for publication during this session. However, this will not now happen. A great deal of work has been done on the Bill - it has virtually been completed - but it will not be published before the House rises for the summer.