§ 19. Mr. Goodhartasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many doctors trained overseas have taken the English language competence test; how many have passed; and how many have still to take this examination.
§ Mrs. CastleThe test arranged by the General Medical Council applies only to 169W overseas doctors seeking temporary registration for the first time and not to those who have already obtained temporary registration in this country. 195 doctors have taken the examination, of whom 75 passed. So far, a further 137 have also applied to the council to take the test.