§ 63. Mr. SpearingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what assessment he has made of whether the provisions of statutory instrument 2255/88 paragraph 6.(i) concerning the reference to complaints alleging serious90W professional misconduct are being implemented by the administrative arrangements adopted by the General Medical Council.
§ Mr. MellorThe General Medical Council is an independent statutory body whose constitution and functions are regulated by the Medical Act 1983. Rule 6.(i) of SI 2255/88 provides that where a complaint in writing or information in writing is received by the registrar of the council and it appears to him that a question arises whether conduct of a practitioner constitutes serious professional misconduct the registrar shall submit the matter to the president.
The administrative arrangements within the GMC are for the council to determine and the hon. Member should approach the registrar directly if he requires specific information.