HC Deb 19 April 1973 vol 855 c198W
Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, of the consultants appointed by regional hospital boards in 1972, how many opted for full-time or part-time contracts.

Mr. Gordon Campbell

During the year 1972, 68 consultants were appointed in the National Health Service in Scotland. Three opted for maximum part-time contracts, one was appointed to a part-time (five sessions) post and the remainder opted for full-time contracts.