HC Deb 02 June 1997 vol 295 c36W
Mr. Cousins

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans he has to review the disciplinary procedures of NHS trusts with particular reference to offering trust employees the protection provided in paragraphs 189–90 of the 1994 Whitley Council Terms and Conditions of Service. [1337]

Mr. Milburn

The General Whitley Council protocol on disciplinary procedures was promulgated in February 1995 following the agreement of the Staff Side of the Council. The protocol aims to ensure disciplinary matters are resolved as quickly as possible at local employer level. There are no plans at present to review the procedures.