§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services how many consultants were suspended from570W employment by health authorities; how long was the average length of suspension; of those suspended how many were subsequently dismissed from their National Health Service employment and with what compensation in each of the past five years; and how many of those so dismissed have continued to work in private practice.
§ Mr. NewtonI regret that the information requested is not routinely collected.
§ Dr. GodmanTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Services if he has any plans to change the disciplinary powers available to health authorities in relation to alleged clinical or other misconduct by consultants; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NewtonWe are expecting a report shortly from the joint working party established in March 1987, to review hospital and community doctors' and dentists' disciplinary procedures.