§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services for what reason area health authorities do not give credit in salary for foreign service in a recognised hospital to British-trained physiotherapists who work temporarily abroad; and whether she will make a statement.
§ Mr. MeacherThe agreements of the appropriate Whitley Council provide for incremental credit in respect of service by a qualified physiotherapist with a public authority or in a hospital outside the United Kingdom which, in the opinion of the employing authority, was equivalent to NHS service in the same or a higher grade than that of the post concerned. Where there has been a break in service of three months or more, only478W completed years of service prior to the break may be counted. If my hon. Friend has a particular case in mind I should be glad to look into it.