Santa's data list - The Guardian 24th November 2007

How can MPs begrudge consultants the new contract (Consultants' contract under fire, November 22)? Edward Leigh complains that average work has fallen to 50.2 hours per week. However, this is still more than two hours per week greater than the European working time directive permits. Surely any new contract should aim to bring working practices within the law rather than encourage doctors to flout it further?

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Letters to the Telegraph - The Telegraph 24th November 2007