HC Deb 08 July 1968 vol 768 cc29-30W
Mr. Pavitt

asked the Minister of Health, if he will alter the terms of service for consultants so that those who are on maximum part-time appointments may not undertake more than two further sessions in any one week either as locums or on a more permanent basis.

Mr. K. Robinson

No. The terms of service already provide that the maximum remuneration for part-time appointments which together do not constitute a whole-time appointment shall be that appropriate for nine notional half days; and hospital authorities are well aware of the need to satisfy themselves that the efficient performance of regular duties is not impaired by additional unpaid or locum work.