§ Mr. RedmondTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what action she has taken or plans to take to ensure that day surgery is undertaken only by surgeons fully trained to do so.
§ Mr. SackvilleWe have no such plans. It is for individual provider hospitals to ensure high standards of practice for all patients and for purchasing authorities to ensure their populations have access to high-quality care. Surgeons carrying out day surgery should be experienced in the practice and junior trainees should be closely supervised by experienced staff.