Consultants and Specialists

Part of Oral Answers to Questions — Hospitals – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 28 November 1960.

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Photo of Mr Laurie Pavitt Mr Laurie Pavitt , Willesden West 12:00, 28 November 1960

Is the Minister aware that 85 per cent. of the consultant specialists are working with regional hospitals, and not in teaching hospitals, and that 90 per cent. of the clinical work is being done by these consultant specialists in the regions? Why should not they have their proper place on all committees, including the Whitley Committee?