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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.


Atos Healthcare: Manpower

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what discussions he has had with Atos Healthcare on the investigation by the General Medical Council of staff it employs.
Answer

The DWP Chief Medical Adviser routinely discusses with Atos the suitability of continued employment of doctors who are under investigation by the General Medical Council when either party has concerns about this. The DWP contract requires Atos to discuss with the Chief Medical Adviser those doctors who have conditions applied by the General Medical Council pending investigation because of concerns about professional misconduct.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70295; 532 c671-2W
Session
2010-12
Subjects
Misconduct Work capability assessment Atos Healthcare
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk