§ Mr. Millanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the cost to the National Health Service in Scotland in 1980–81 of the doctors' pay award, what is the excess over the amount allowed for in the cash limits; and what increases he is now making in the cash limits.
§ Mr. YoungerI estimate that the total cost in Scotland in 1980–81 of the award to doctors and dentists will be £53 million. This consists of £28.9 million for doctors and dentists in the family practitioner services, which are not subject to cash limits, and £24.1 million for doctors and dentists in the hospital and community health services, which are subject to cash limits. The cash limits are not being increased and should be adequate to meet the awards.