§ Mr. Wheelerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many employees of the National Health Service are engaged full time on trade union activities and at what annual cost to the taxpayer in terms of salary and all other benefits plus accommodation and associated costs.
§ Dr. VaughanA central record is not at present kept of accredited trade union representatives in the National Health Service engaged full-lime on trade union duties and activities. The current Whitley Council agreements allow for local arrangement of time off, which may, exceptionally, amount to 100 per cent.