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Written question asked by Tom Greatrex (Labour) on Friday, 2 September 2011, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 7 September 2011. It was answered by Lord Grayling (Conservative) on Wednesday, 7 September 2011 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.


Work Capability Assessment: Atos Healthcare

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions whether staff employed by Atos Healthcare who are under investigation by the General Medical Council may continue to carry out work capability assessments whilst being investigated.
Answer

Where the allegations relate to professional misconduct, Atos will routinely stop the doctor from carrying out work capability assessments. For allegations of a less serious nature the decision is made on a case by case basis.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70294; 532 c681W
Session
2010-12
Related items
Atos Healthcare: Manpower
Tuesday, 11 October 2011
Written questions
House of Commons
Subjects
Misconduct Work capability assessment Atos Healthcare
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk