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NHS: Negligence

Asked by Rupert LoweRestore BritainDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 28 April 2026UIN 129427

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether any analysis has been undertaken comparing the volume, severity, or cost of clinical negligence claims involving UK-trained and internationally trained clinicians.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

No analysis has been undertaken comparing the volume, severity, or cost of clinical negligence claims involving United Kingdom trained and internationally trained clinicians.

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