§ Mr. Frank Fieldasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many National Health Service consultants have moved from full-time contracts because of exceeding the 10 per cent. earnings rule; and if he will re-present this total according to the specialisation of the consultant and by each region.
§ Mr. John PattenThe Department does not collect statistics on the numbers of consultants required to move from whole-time status for exceeding the limit on private practice income.