§ Mr. PikeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what changes are proposed in the regulations governing entry to the Specialist Register for Anaesthetists to conform with the European Specialist Medical Qualifications Order 1995; and if he will make a statement. [17951]
§ Mr. MilburnEntry to the Specialists Register is governed by the European Specialist Medical Qualifications Order 1995. There are no specific or separate arrangements for Anaesthetists.
The Government are considering amendments to the Order to introduce greater flexibility in the transitional provisions for assessing doctors for entry to the Specialist Register. The proposed amendments to the Order would apply to all medical specialities.