§ Chris GraylingTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether the proposals from the European 281WS Commission on medical qualifications will require Britain to recognize levels of training below those required in the UK. [88172]
§ Mr. HuttonUnder legislation introduced in 1994 the United Kingdom automatically recognises training completed by nationals of European Economic Area (EEA) countries in other countries in the EEA which meets or exceeds the minimum standards specified in the relevant European Directive. Similarly, other EEA countries automatically recognise UK training. Most UK postgraduate medical training exceeds Directive minimum standards. The proposals from the Commission do not affect this position.