§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress is being made in the reduction of hours of junior medical staff; and if he will make a statement of progress in each region.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeNo information is yet available. Health authorities have been asked to submit interim reports in February and full reports in September on progress in implementing the programme for reductions in hours set out in a personnel memorandum issued on 29 November last year.