§ Mr. AmessTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what financial incentives are being offered to clinicians and paramedical staff to reduce present waiting lists. [73883]
§ Mr. HuttonWe have provided significant additional resources to the National Health Service, linked to specific targets for reductions in waiting lists. It is a matter for local NHS bodies how best to deploy these resources, including the levels of remuneration payable to staff for the additional work carried out in meeting these targets.