HC Deb 24 October 2000 vol 355 c118W
19. Mr. Best

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what steps he is taking to ensure that incompetent doctors are not allowed to continue in practice. [131870]

Mr. Denham

As part of a package of reforms for protecting patients, the Government have changed the law so that the General Medical Council can swiftly impose interim suspensions or conditions where the doctor represents a danger to patients.

From next April, the new National Clinical Assessment Authority will assess poor clinical performance cases and recommend remedial action.