HC Deb 08 April 1986 vol 95 c135

That this House takes note of European Community Document No. 11387/84, a proposal for a directive on making specific training for general medical practice mandatory in all member states of the Community; notes that the United Kingdom already has a mandatory vocational training scheme lasting three years for doctors wishing to establish themselves as principals in general medical practice in the National Health Service; and welcomes the prospect of similar mandatory training schemes lasting a minimum of two years being established throughout the European Community.—[Mr. Maude.]

Question agreed to.