§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what was the cost of measures taken to reduce hours worked by junior hospital doctors in each year since 1991–92.
§ Dr. MawhinneyAnnual figures, since 1991–92, for the central funds spent on measures to reduce junior doctors' hours of work are shown in the table. Action taken includes creating 750 extra senior doctor posts and other local projects to reduce hours and improve living conditions.
Year £ 1991–92 6,202,000 1992–93 24,466,000 1993–94 37,048,000 1994–95 50,015,000 TOTAL 117,731,000 Note: Figures at cash for each year.
In addition, authorities and trusts will have devoted their own funds to local measures to reduce hours. Information on the level of such local funding is not available centrally.