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Written question asked by Ben Coleman (Labour) on Wednesday, 3 December 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 8 December 2025. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Wednesday, 10 December 2025 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Surgery: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with NHS Trusts and clinical directors on ensuring surgical trainees have adequate access to operating theatres.

Answer

The Department has held no discussions with National Health Service trusts and clinical directors on surgical trainees’ access to operating theatres.

It is the responsibility of individual employers to ensure their staff have appropriate access to ongoing training and professional development to provide safe and effective care.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
96917
Session
2024-26
Subjects
Operating theatres Training Surgery
Link
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