§ Miss Richardsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is his policy regarding opportunities for women in medicine.
§ Mr. EnnalsI consider it essential that arrangements should permit the fullest professional contribution from doctors who, because of their commitments to their families, cannot work full-time. My Department is discussing these matters with the bodies principally concerned, with a view to preparing fresh guidance to regional health authorities. The report of a conference on women in medicine, held at Sunningdale in 1975, is being distributed as background to these discussions so that account can be taken of the views of the conference. A copy has been placed in the Library.