§ Mr. Alisonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many inquiries into the conduct of consultants have been held under Circular HM(61)112 in each of the last three years, and at what total cost; and in how many cases such inquiries have resulted in the termination, by resignation or otherwise, of the consultant's contract with the service.
§ Dr. John DunwoodyI regret that this information is not centrally available. The conduct of these inquiries is a matter for hospital boards and they are not required, save in the event of an appeal to my right hon. Friend, to report them, or their outcome, to the Department.