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Catalogue reference: MH 147

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MH 147

This series consists of the files of eight representative executive councils: Bedfordshire and Luton; Birmingham; Kingston upon Hull; Merioneth; Middlesex; Newcastle upon Tyne; Salford; and London. The files relate to the general administrative...

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Reference

MH 147

Title
Ministry of Health and Department of Health and Social Security: National Health Service Executive Councils: Registered Files (EC Series)
Date

1937-1969

Description

This series consists of the files of eight representative executive councils: Bedfordshire and Luton; Birmingham; Kingston upon Hull; Merioneth; Middlesex; Newcastle upon Tyne; Salford; and London. The files relate to the general administrative control of doctors, dentists, chemists and opticians. Subjects covered include appointments and terms of service, training, audits, accommodation, irregular prescribing and patients' statistics.

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Held by
The National Archives, Kew
Former department reference

EC file series

Legal status

Public Record(s)

Language

English

Physical description

143 file(s)

Access conditions

Subject to 30 year closure unless otherwise stated

Administrative / biographical background

Following the National Health Service Act 1946, local insurance committees were replaced by 138 executive councils. Each executive council (EC) was responsible within its area for the general administrative control of doctors, dentists, chemists and opticians. The ECs, which were themselves under departmental control from the Ministry of Health, were expected to maintain a liaison with their local and regional medical, dental, pharmaceutical and ophthalmic advisory committees. ECs were replaced by Family Practitioner Committees in April 1974.

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https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/C10985/

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Ministry of Health and Department of Health and Social Security: National Health Service Executive Councils: Registered Files (EC Series)