Exclusive: Primary care minister Alistair Burt interview on seven-day NHS, GP pay and workforce

In an exclusive interview with GPonline - among his first since taking on the DH primary care role - the North East Bedfordshire MP set out his views on GP pay, seven-day NHS access, the profession's role in encouraging young doctors to take up careers in general practice and his own family ties to primary care.

Full coverage from the Alistair Burt interview:

• Primary care minister Alistair Burt on his GP family roots

• Government 'is trying to stop' decline in GP pay

• No seven-day GP services in areas with no demand

• GPs should encourage their children to enter primary care jobs

• Read an edited transcript of the interview in full