§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales what steps he has taken or intends to take to reduce the percentage of hospital doctors working contracts of over 80 hours per week.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsI refer the hon. Member to the reply given him by my hon. Friend the Minister for Health on 2 March—[Vol. 1000, c. 34]—in which he said that discussions with the professions—in which the Welsh Office will be joined—will continue.
§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will take steps to ensure that health authorities put into operation plans, such as adequate locum tenens cover, so that a greater percentage of junior hospital doctors who wish to have study leave and leave to attend examinations can be so accommodated.
§ Mr. Wyn RobertsHealth authorities were reminded in a circular issued in June last year that, where necessary and appropriate, locum cover should be provided in accordance with normal practice under the terms and conditions of service to facilitate approved study leave.