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Medicine: Higher Education

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26882

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if she intends double the number of medical school places.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

We will provide an update on publication and timelines for the plan, which will set out our approach in each key area, including medical school places, in due course.

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