Indeed the GMC specify this in their Duties of a Doctor guidance booklets.
Associates have the same entitlement.
Retainer scheme doctors receive an annual retainer, but the amount is so small it cannot contribute much to education. Some assistants get an allowance towards education, or it will be included as part of their job but most do not. Generally locums, assistants and deputies do not get any support for postgraduate education. It is hoped that this will soon change. Sir Kenneth Calman, the Chief Medical Officer's review of postgraduate education was due to be published in early 1998.