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 contractors of NHS workers serving in the Gulf are being consulted about the length of their service.

Answer: Mr. Jenkin: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence whether the contractors of NHS workers serving in the Gulf are being consulted about the length of their service. [113901] Dr. Moonie:: Employers are advised, at the time a Reservist is called-out, that they can expect their employee to be absent for a period of between six and eight months. This is obviously subject to operational requirements. Where possible, the Reserve Forces' and Cadets' Associations (RFCAs), in concert with the Regional Chains of Command, keep local employers of Reservists informed of the details.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 113901; 405 c785W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed conflict Deployment Health services Health professions Iraq NHS Staff Reserve forces Iraq conflict
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