§ Dr. Roger Thomasasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to improve remuneration for consultants who do not undertake private practice; and if he will consider making a greater share of merit awards available to such full-time consultants.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeNo.
§ Mrs. Dunwoodyasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will earmark certain consultant posts within the National Health Service for overseas doctors to ensure that they receive comprehensive experience.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeNo. Consultant posts are not training posts and appointments are made on the basis of the most suitable applicant for the job.