§ Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland in what circumstances an administrative dental officer may undertake non-contractual work.
§ Mr. William RossThis is a matter for individual health boards. The terms and conditions of service agreed with the profession provide that administrative dental officers in whole-time posts shall not be entitled to undertake private practice, which in this context includes general practice under Part IV of the National Health Service Acts, and may take up any additional appointment only with the express consent of the health authority.
§ Mr. Thompsonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many administrative dental officers were undertaking non-contractual work in each of the last five years; and how many are presently doing so.
§ Mr. William RossThis information is not readily available and could not be obtained without disproportionate cost.