HC Deb 05 August 1975 vol 897 c180W
50. Mr. Bowden

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if she will make a further statement on the negotiations for extra duty payments to junior hospital doctors.

Dr. Owen

Since the agreement reached between my right hon. Friend and the representatives of junior hospital doctors and dentists on 8th January, a circular has been issued implementing that part of the agreement which requires each junior to be issued with a personal contract, before 1st October this year, defining his hours of work. Officials of the Health Departments have been discussing with the juniors' representatives the remuneration arrangements for the new contract, including the future of the extra duty allowances scheme, and evidence on pricing a new scheme has been submitted to the Doctors' and Dentists' Review Body by each side. The Review Body is now considering the matter.