Written question WQ89878

Asked by: Andrew RT DaviesConservativeMember for South Wales Central
To be answered by: Minister for Health and Social Services
Tabled: 27 November 2023
Due: 4 December 2023
Answered: 7 December 2023
Time to answer: 10 days3 days after the due date

Question

Will the Minister provide a breakdown of the total cost of locum GPs for the last 5 financial years?

Answer

Answered by Minister for Health and Social Services

Locum GPs are used to cover a variety of short-term vacancy situations by independent contractor practices and health boards. The total cost is not collected by Welsh Government.