HC Deb 27 April 1978 vol 948 c632W
Mrs. Castle

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will make a statement on the progress of his negotiations over a new consultants' contract.

Mr. Ennals

Negotiations on a new consultants' contract have recently been resumed between the health Departments and representaitves of the professions. I hope to be able to make a further statement shortly.