§ Mrs. Renée Shortasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proposals he has for a sponsorship scheme for overseas doctors; which medical organisations have indicated that they will support such doctors; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeWe welcome the general principle of a sponsorship scheme which would improve the training arrangements for overseas doctors. I understand that an outline scheme received general support from the medical profession which is now considering its detailed application. We will consider carefully the details of the scheme when they are put to us.