Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 13 May 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 21 May 2003. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Wednesday, 21 May 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, whether the Ministry of Defence is compensating NHS trusts for consultants now serving in the Gulf.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the Ministry of Defence is compensating NHS trusts for consultants now serving in the Gulf. [113900] Dr. Moonie: All employers who have a reservist mobilised for permanent service may apply for financial assistance to cover costs to the business resulting from the call-out. These include the costs of the initial replacement of the employee, any on-going administration, and retraining the employee when he or she returns.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 113900; 405 c784W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Compensation Armed conflict Consultants Hospitals Health services Iraq NHS NHS trusts Reserve forces Iraq conflict
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