Mr. Liam Doran:

The only law is the European working time directive in terms of how it is applied to NCHDs, non-consultant hospital doctors. It is an absolute disgrace that this country has still failed to comply with the directive in the case of NCHDs, years after the derogation was worn out. We are now liable to penalties. It is all down to a failure to grasp the nettle in terms of numbers, rosters and the roles involved.