§ Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what he expects the effect on the recently negotiated reduction in junior doctors' hours of the call-up for Gulf or other military service of reserve medical personnel to be; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mrs. Virginia BottomleyThe agreement on junior doctors' hours sets out a programme of action to be implemented over the next year and beyond. It is not therefore anticipated that the call-up for military service of reserve medical personnel will have a measurable effect on this programme.