HC Deb 19 July 1974 vol 877 c295W
Mr. Churchill

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the average remuneration paid by the National Health Service to consultants in NHS hospitals; and how this compares with earnings of consultants in other EEC countries.

Dr. Owen

As from 1st April 1974, and in accordance with recommendations of the Review Body on Doctors' and Dentists' Remuneration, whole-time National Health Service consultants will be paid on a scale £5,433-£7,947. About 35 per cent. of consultants also receive Distinctions Awards the present values of which are

A +£7,947
A £6,030
B £3,540
C £1,506

In addition consultants may receive fees for certain items of service.

Part-time consultants receive an appropriate proportion of the whole-time salary and any Distinction Award that they hold.

I regret that the Department does not have reliable information on average medical earnings in the EEC.