§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health further to her answer of 7 June,Official Report, column 44, what plans she has to assess the actual hours worked over 83 per week by junior doctors; and if she will make a statement.
§ Dr. MawhinneyWe continue to make clear to health authorities and trusts that, as well as monitoring reductions in the contracted hours of junior doctors and dentists, they should ensure that actual hours of duty do not exceed contracted hours. We are determined to ensure that junior doctors and dentists see real improvements in their working lives from the new deal.