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Written question asked by Sarah Pochin (Reform UK) on Friday, 5 June 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 9 June 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 26 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Resident Doctors: Strikes

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions he plans to have with relevant stakeholders to help mitigate the potential impact of upcoming resident doctors' strike.

Answer

My Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, made an offer to the British Medical Association’s Resident Doctors Committee (BMA RDC) leadership on 12 June to seek a resolution to their ongoing dispute. The BMA RDC in response agreed to cancel their announced strike action from 15 to 19 June.

The BMA Resident Doctor membership is now voting on whether to accept this offer and resolve their dispute. Prior to the cancellation, my Rt Hon. Friend was working closely with NHS England and other system partners to ensure preparedness across the health service.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
7337
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Resident doctors Strikes
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk