§ Mr. SillarsTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the total number of sessions contributed by the 127 honorary consultants in Greater Glasgow health board hospitals and clinics; on what basis remuneration is calculated; and what the total remuneration is expected to be in the current financial year.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythA total of 726 sessions. Honorary consultants remain employees of their parent authority and their honorary contracts with the health board are unpaid appointments. The cost of any distinction awards for which they are eligible is however reimbursed to the parent authority by the National Health Service. Greater Glasgow health board spent £1.5 million on reimbursement between 1 February 1988 and 1 February 1989.