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Doctors: Migrant Workers

Asked by Mr Andrew SnowdenConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 26 November 2025UIN 92220

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges on overseas doctors competing for UK training posts.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Department has regular discussions with the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges about a range of issues, including recruitment to foundation and specialty training posts.

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