HC Deb 29 June 1959 vol 608 cc8-9W
82. Mr. K. Robinson

asked the Minister of Health to what extent his regulations require a consultant to inform the regional hospital board when he decides to take annual leave, and to obtain the board's agreement.

Mr. Walker-Smith

No regulations have been made governing this point. The accepted principle is, however, that the board should always be told; but a consultant is permitted to take periods of up to two days of his annual leave at a time without obtaining formal permission beforehand provided that approved arrangements have been made for his work to be done during his absence.