HL Deb 19 July 2001 vol 626 cc139-40WA
Lord Morris of Manchester

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What concerns have been expressed to health Ministers on the need, in fitness to practise cases, for more than one member of the profession involved to be present at the Health Professions Council hearing; what response, if any, they have made; and whether there is any action they will be taking. [HL294]

Lord Hunt of Kings Heath

There was strong support in responses to the initial consultation on proposals for a new Health Professions Council, primarily from National Health Service trusts and health authorities but also from professions and some individual practitioners, for a professional majority to hear individual cases.

Responses to the formal consultation on the draft order on the Health Professions Council will be considered carefully and taken into account in the order which Parliament will be asked to approve.