§ Mr. Heddleasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether it is Government policy to compensate consultant psychiatrists for any additional work lead arising out of the proposed changes to the Mental Health Act 1959; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeUnder their contracts, consultants' salaries are not directly related to a specified work load. If the overall loading of a post becomes excessive as a result of changes in work, compensating adjustments should be made to the other responsibilities of the post.