§ Mr. McQuarrieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will introduce measures to reduce the number of unemployed doctors in Scotland; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. John MacKayMore doctors are now employed in the Scottish Health Service than under any previous Administration. The information available suggests that unemployment amongst doctors is mainly of short duration when moving from one stage of specialist training to another, but my Department, in consultation with the health boards and the profession, is keeping a close watch on the position.