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Written question asked by Paul Keetch (Liberal Democrat) on Wednesday, 25 November 2009, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 30 November 2009. It was answered by Ann Keen (Labour) on Wednesday, 2 December 2009 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Doctors: Working Hours

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what account he took of representations from the Royal College of Surgeons on the European Working Time Directive before the implementation of that Directive; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Before 1 August 2009 we had been in regular contact with Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), the Academy of Royal Colleges and the National European Working Time Directive (EWTD) Reference Group of which RCS is a member. There have also been meetings between RCS and the Departments National Clinical Advisor for EWTD and other officials.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
501 c742-3W; 303055
Session
2009-10
Subjects
NHS Working hours
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk