HC Deb 29 June 1964 vol 697 cc150-1W
Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Minister of Health whether it is mandatory for hospital management committees to observe the three days' waiting period without any form of penalisation in cases of employees absent without leave on account of temporary ill-health.

Mr. Braine

During the first three days of illness hospital staff receive full pay, or the equivalent in pay and national insurance benefit, subject to the sick leave conditions agreed by the Whitley Councils.