§ Mr. Grimondasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he is satisfied that the terms now offered to consultants in Shetland and other similar areas will ensure that medical staff of sufficiently high quality will be recruited in such areas.
§ Mr. YoungerThe terms and conditions of service of consultants working in Shetland are those agreed nationally with the medical profession. The standard of appointees to consultant posts is protected by a national system of professional assessors who participate in the appointments committees. Shetland health board and health boards in similar areas have always been able to recruit consultants who meet the required standard.