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Doctors: Training

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 13 March 2026UIN 117013

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, on what date he plans to bring into force the provisions of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 received Royal Assent on 5 March 2026. The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 (Commencement) Regulations 2026 were made on 5 March 2026, which brought into force all provisions of the Act on 6 March 2026.

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