§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will make a statement on discussions he has had with the European Commission on the proposed 16-week rule. [116898]
§ Mr. HuttonThe Department has been in discussions with the European Commission about the proposed Directive on Recognition of Qualifications, which includes a 16-week provision of services proposal, at the 847W European Council Working Group and in bilateral discussions with the Commission. where our concerns with this proposal have been raised.