§ 25. Ian LucasTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to conclude negotiations on the national health service consultants' contracts. [34726]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Government's proposals for the new consultant contract were published in February 2001 and these, alongside the British Medical Association's own proposals, form the basis of continuing negotiations. We have discussed a range of issues and options in the negotiations and I believe we are making good progress.