Medical and Dental Professions

HC Deb 22 January 1963 vol 670 cc45-6W

Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Lord Privy Seal what arrangements he has made during the negotiations in Brussels regarding transitional and permanent safeguards for the British medical profession in the event of Great Britain's entry into the European Economic Community, in view of the provision in the Treaty for the free movement of professional workers.

Mr. Heath

The Government are aware of the importance of protecting the interests of the medical and dental professions and maintaining their standards. This is not, however, a matter for the current negotiations

Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Lord Privy Seal what safeguards he has requested during the Brussels negotiations regarding the maintenance of standards in the British dental services.

Mr. Heath

The Government are aware of the importance of protecting the interests of the medical and dental professions and maintaining their standards. This is not, however, a matter for the current negotiations.