HC Deb 21 March 1973 vol 853 cc149-50W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make regulations to prohibit a doctor who is commercially engaged in running a locum's and relief service from sitting on the local medical committee which has the responsibility of approving such services and of renewing approval after further examinations from time to time.

Mr. Alison

Responsibility for approving the use of a deputising service rests with the executive council, which how-

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ever is required to consult the local medical committee. Under Regulation 16(d) of the National Health Service (Executive Councils) Regulations 1969 an executive council may make standing orders providing that a member who has a pecuniary interest in a matter being discussed by the council or one of its committees shall disclose the fact and take no part in the discussion or decision.