HC Deb 20 February 1997 vol 290 cc702-3W
Mr. Canavan

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many staff employed by NHS trusts or health boards are on local contracts outwith Whitley agreements. [16745]

Mr. Malone

Precise information is not available centrally. However, the current estimate is that in England 13 per cent. of staff are on locally negotiated contracts.