§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to convert the consultant merit award system to performance-related pay.
§ Dr. MawhinneyThe scheme is kept constantly under review and we would consider carefully any possible interaction between the scheme and any proposals made for the extension of performance pay throughout the national health service.
§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the cost of the consultants' merit award system in 1990–91 in England.
§ Dr. MawhinneyI refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave her on 27 October 1993 at column694.