§ Mrs. DunwoodyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if she will take steps to preclude clauses in national health service contracts of employment which restrict freedom of speech, other than in respect of medical confidence.
§ Dr. MawhinneyWe shall shortly be consulting with professional interests, managers, and those representing patients, on proposed new guidance to clarify the basis on which NHS staff may express views about the provision of674W services. A balance must be struck between the duty of staff to raise matters of professional concern and the need to safeguard confidentiality.