HC Deb 30 July 1958 vol 592 cc151-2W
93. Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Health what undertakings he has received from the Manchester Regional Hospital Board, with reference to his letter of 9th July, 1958, calling their attention to their moral obligation to render the greatest possible assistance to Mr. A. H. Barber to enable him to obtain work as a gynæcological consultant in another hospital.

Mr. Walker-Smith

The board has told me that in January it made a declaration that Should Mr. Barber apply for a consultant post within its region he would receive equal and unbiassed consideration along with all other applicants. I am not satisfied that this fully meets the position, and I am taking the matter up with the board.

94. Mr. Hale

asked the Minister of Health whether he is now prepared to exercise his powers under Section 16 of the Terms and Conditions of Service of Hospital, Medical and Dental Staff, to place the case of Mr. A. H. Barber before a professional committee.

Mr. Walker-Smith

No. The terms of paragraph 16 give me no jurisdiction to consider a case after the termination of employment.