Written question asked by Jonathan Djanogly (Conservative) on Tuesday, 20 November 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 26 November 2001. It was answered by Nicholas Brown (Labour) on Monday, 26 November 2001 on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions.

Dept for Work and Pensions

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions, what assessment he has made of the work conducted by SEMA doctors on behalf of his Department in Cambridgeshire; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Mr. Djanogly: To ask the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions what assessment he has made of the work conducted by SEMA doctors on behalf of his Department in Cambridgeshire; and if he will make a statement. [17479] Mr. Nicholas Brown: The work of all SchlumbergerSema doctors on behalf of the Department for Work and Pensions is closely monitored by SchlumbergerSema and the Department. The performance of doctors in Cambridgeshire has in general met the required standards and no major issues of concern over quality standards have emerged. Where monitoring identifies there is room for improvement of a doctor's performance, appropriate feedback is given to the doctor concerned.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17479; 375 c709W
Session: 2001-02
Subjects: Medical examinations Monitoring Social security benefits Standards Cambridgeshire Sema Group
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk