HC Deb 18 May 1994 vol 243 c515W
Mr. French

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many surgeons have been struck off the British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons register in each of the last five years.

Mr. Sackville

This is a matter for the British Association of Cosmetic Surgeons.

Mr. French

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what qualifications are required for a person to carry out a liposuction operation.

Mr. Sackville

It is not illegal for an unqualified person to perform cosmetic surgery procedures as such, as long as that person does not falsely claim to be a doctor or carry out any procedures without the patient's permission.

Mr. French

To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many complaints her Department has received related to liposuction surgery in each of the past five years.

Mr. Sackville

In the year ending 30 April 1994 there have been three complaints; in the four preceding years there were none.

Mr. French

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations she has received alleging negligence during liposuction surgery.

Mr. Sackville

None. Complaints of medical negligence are a matter for the General Medical Council.

Mr. French

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to regulate the advertising of cosmetic treatment by private cosmetic surgeons.

Mr. Sackville

Restrictions on advertisements are already in force and regulated by the Advertising Standards Authority and the Office of Fair Trading.

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