§ Ms PrimaroloTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what documents her Department has produced in the last year; what is the process of production in the disciplinary procedures against doctors; and when she will publish them.
§ Dr. MawhinneyDocuments from the Department are issued on a wide range of issues.
We are consulting representatives of national health service management and the medical and dental professions on guidance relating to suspensions and disciplinary action involving hospital medical and dental and community medical staff. Guidance will be issued to NHS employing bodies in due course.