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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, what assessment he has made of the Mann Review (March 2026) as potential justification for retaining the General Medical Council’s section 40A appeal power in the Draft Order.

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
128683
Session
2024-26
Registered interest declared
Yes
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
Appeals General Medical Council Health professions Reform Regulation
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk