§ Mr. Chris SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what would be the additional cost of the payment of 100 per cent. rather than 50 per cent. of the basic salary for junior doctors by the regional postgraduate dean. [15906]
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§ Mr. MaloneThere would be no additional cost. Junior doctors' basic salaries are paid in full from national health service funds.
§ Mr. SmithTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what the additional cost would be of paying junior doctors on part-time contracts or in flexible training posts the standard hourly rate for the first 40 hours of work in the week, rather than the first 20 hours. [15909]
§ Mr. MaloneGiven the diverse range of working patterns junior doctors on part-time contracts undertake, it is not possible to identify the additional cost that would be incurred by paying the standard hourly rate for additional hours worked.