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Written question asked by Jeremy Hunt (Conservative) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 (named day). It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


General Medical Council: Appeals

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department continues to support Recommendation 6.1 of the Williams Review on removing the General Medical Council’s right of appeal under section 40A of the Medical Act 1983.

Answer

All of the proposals relating to the findings of the Williams Review and the Mann Review contained within the Reforming the General Medical Council legislative framework consultation, published 24 March 2026, are currently open for public consultation. We welcome stakeholder views on the consultation and responses will be carefully considered to help inform future policy decisions.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
128682
Session
2024-26
Registered interest declared
Yes
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Appeals General Medical Council Health professions Negligence Gross Negligence Manslaughter in Healthcare Review
Legislation
Medical Act 1983
Link
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