HC Deb 11 February 2004 vol 417 c1548W
Mr. Burstow

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations he has received on the impact on the NHS of the Working Time Directive changes coming into force this year. [152820]

Mr. Hutton

The Department regularly discusses the impact of the Working Time Directive both formally and informally with key professional groups and national health service managers in the context of NHS compliance for doctors in training from 1 August 2004.