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Health Professions: Graduates

Asked by Afzal KhanLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 5 February 2026UIN 107447

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department plans to put transitional arrangements in place before the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill comes into force.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Government does not plan to introduce transitional arrangements ahead of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill coming into force.

It is the intention of the Department to commence the bill as soon as we are able, subject to passage through Parliament.

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