§ Mr. Cyril Smithasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement as to the state of negotiations concerning the payment of adequate compensation for doctors and hospital staffs who may be injured when acting as flying squads for motorway accidents.
§ Mr. AlisonMy right hon. Friend is expecting to receive shortly a report by the Joint Superannuation Consultative Committee making recommendations for a new and improved injury benefits scheme covering all National Health Service staff who are permanently incapacitated by any injury sustained in the course of duty. Additionally and separately he is considering a claim for improvements in the injury benefits payable to junior hospital doctors.