§ Mr. Spearingasked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he is satisfied with the operation of the Medical Act 1983 in relation to the disciplinary procedures and fitness to practice of registered medical practitioners.
§ Mr. Kenneth ClarkeThere are few procedures which are not open to some improvements. The General Medical Council has recently reviewed the statutory regulations under which it carries out this task and has consulted the Department on a number of proposed changes. We will be providing comments on these and suggesting other changes which might be made.