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Resident Doctors: Industrial Disputes

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 July 2025UIN 66605

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will consider making resident doctors subject to legislation preventing strike action.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Department has no plans to pursue legislative measures to prevent strike action by any National Health Service workforce group.

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