Written question asked by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 9 April 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 28 April 2003. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Monday, 28 April 2003 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, whether current employment arrangements in the NHS provide for breaks for non-medical staff involved in providing support to operating theatre teams to be taken during operating time.

Answer: Chris Grayling: To ask the Secretary of State for Health whether current employment arrangements in the NHS provide for breaks for non-medical staff involved in providing support to operating theatre teams to be taken during operating time. [109198] Mr. Hutton: It is the responsibility of National Health Service employers to adhere to the requirements of the Working Time Regulations, which provides for rest breaks. General guidance (HSC 1998/204) was issued to employers on the implementation of the Regulations in the NHS. The aim is to provide quality patient care by ensuring minimum standards of rest for all staff in the NHS.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 109198; 404 c280W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Conditions of employment Ancillary staff NHS Staff Operating theatres Working hours Surgery Operating department practitioners
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