§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration he has given to the job security of the trainee general practitioner when this vocational training becomes compulsory in comparison with the junior hospital doctor, who receives the full protection of employment legislation.
§ Sir George YoungTrainee general practitioners, during their year's general practice training, are employed by general practice trainer principals who, as employers, are bound by employment protection legislation; when in hospital posts, the trainees enjoy the same protection as other junior doctors in the hospital service. My right hon. Friend sees no reason to alter these arrangements.