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Proceeding contribution from Ben Bradshaw (Labour) in the House of Commons on Tuesday, 15 July 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Social Care Bill.

Health and Social Care Bill

I do not think that that is the case, but I undertake to write to the hon. Gentleman with clarification. The hon. Gentleman asked about amendment No. 73. The European Qualifications (Health and Social Care Professions) Regulations 2007 amend the heading of section 44 of the Medical Act 1983. We have changed the reference in the Bill to reflect that. It has no effect on the meaning of the provision. The difference that he highlights is that between a European member state and a relevant European state. A ““relevant European state”” means a member state of the European economic area or Switzerland. The Swiss have certain treaty rights despite not being members of the EAA, including free movement of Swiss professionals and the recognition of their qualifications by member states. Lords amendment agreed to. Lords amendments Nos. 33 to 36 agreed to.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
479 c170-1 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Care homes Doctors Hearing impairment Health Health services Human rights EU law Health professions Infectious diseases Local government NHS Qualifications Ministerial powers Public sector Pharmacy Older people Primary care trusts Nutrition Public participation Quarantine Pregnancy Migrant workers Registration Standards Social services Human remains Council for Healthcare Regulatory Excellence Hearing Aid Council Care Quality Commission Office of the Health Professions Adjudicator Local involvement networks
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2007-08
Link
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