Hybrid bills are public bills containing provisions that would affect the general public as well as the interests of certain individuals or organisations.

Hybrid bills are public bills containing provisions that would affect the general public as well as the interests of certain individuals or organisations.

Committee stage. Clause 1, considered with amendments and new clauses. Clauses 1-3 agreed to. Clause 4, amendment 9 negatived on division (91 to 378). Clauses 4-6 agreed to. Clause 7, amendment 2 negatived on division (61 to 311). Clause 7 agreed to. Clause 8, amendment 1 negatived on division (88 to 310). Clause 8 agreed to. Deputy Speaker resumed the Chair. Bill reported without amendment. Third reading. Agreed to on question. Bill passed.

Committee stage. Clause 1, considered with amendments and new clauses. Clauses 1-3 agreed to. Clause 4, amendment 9 negatived on division (91 to 378). Clauses 4-6 agreed to. Clause 7, amendment 2 negatived on division (61 to 311). Clause 7 agreed to. Clause 8, amendment 1 negatived on division (88...

In the interests of time, I will address the amendments at the end of proceedings, when I have heard from them—I think we have the gist of most of those issues. I restate our firm commitment to the Bill and all clauses.

Let me turn to clause 4 and clarify how...

In the interests of time, I will address the amendments at the end of proceedings, when I have heard from them—I think we have the gist of most of those issues. I restate our firm commitment to the Bill and all clauses.

Let me turn to clause 4 and clarify how...

I will speak to the amendments tabled by the Opposition. First, amendment 9 would require that from 2027, priority is given to British citizens on UK foundation programmes, and that they are prioritised for interviews and places on specialty training programmes. Clause 4 defines a UK medical graduate as a

“a...

I will speak to the amendments tabled by the Opposition. First, amendment 9 would require that from 2027, priority is given to British citizens on UK foundation programmes, and that they are prioritised for interviews and places on specialty training programmes. Clause 4 defines a UK medical graduate as a

“a...

The amendments in my name raise concerns about the Bill’s impact on fairness, transparency and the smooth functioning of the NHS, notwithstanding the Liberal Democrats’ overall support for the Bill.

Clause 7(1) would allow Ministers to change who is eligible for prioritisation through the negative procedure, meaning that such changes could...

The amendments in my name raise concerns about the Bill’s impact on fairness, transparency and the smooth functioning of the NHS, notwithstanding the Liberal Democrats’ overall support for the Bill.

Clause 7(1) would allow Ministers to change who is eligible for prioritisation through the negative procedure, meaning that such changes could...

Last year, research by the Royal College of Radiologists found that 76% of English cancer centres had patient safety concerns due to workforce shortages. While we welcome the Government’s recent commitment to ending the postcode lottery of cancer care, does my hon. Friend agree that the Government need to publish...

Last year, research by the Royal College of Radiologists found that 76% of English cancer centres had patient safety concerns due to workforce shortages. While we welcome the Government’s recent commitment to ending the postcode lottery of cancer care, does my hon. Friend agree that the Government need to publish...

I thank my hon. Friend for her point, which I agree with fully. That is why we have tabled new clause 1. It will require the Government to publish a report on the Bill’s impact on the number of applicants to foundation and speciality training programmes and, crucially, to break...

I thank my hon. Friend for her point, which I agree with fully. That is why we have tabled new clause 1. It will require the Government to publish a report on the Bill’s impact on the number of applicants to foundation and speciality training programmes and, crucially, to break...

As always, Mrs Cummins, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I rise to speak to new clause 2, which stands in my name and is supported by many other Conservative Members. I declare again that I am now a non-practising doctor and my wife is a doctor.

I...

As always, Mrs Cummins, it is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship. I rise to speak to new clause 2, which stands in my name and is supported by many other Conservative Members. I declare again that I am now a non-practising doctor and my wife is a doctor.

I...

I am grateful to Members for their contributions to the wider debate at this hour and for their considered amendments. I will respond briefly to their points and the amendments that have been tabled.

Amendment 6 and 7 would widen the scope of who is prioritised for specialty training starting in...

I am grateful to Members for their contributions to the wider debate at this hour and for their considered amendments. I will respond briefly to their points and the amendments that have been tabled.

Amendment 6 and 7 would widen the scope of who is prioritised for specialty training starting in...

Will the Minister give way?

Will the Minister give way?

I am coming to the hon. Gentleman’s point. We will keep the current system under review—I think the Secretary of State was clear about that—but we think that any change is best made through established guidance rather than through legislation.

Many Members raised the issue of our relationship with Malta and...

I am coming to the hon. Gentleman’s point. We will keep the current system under review—I think the Secretary of State was clear about that—but we think that any change is best made through established guidance rather than through legislation.

Many Members raised the issue of our relationship with Malta and...

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Third time.

I will not use this time to rehearse any of the arguments made today. We have had some good discussions. I want to thank the Leader of the House, the Chief Whip, parliamentary counsel and business managers, the...

I beg to move, That the Bill be now read a Third time.

I will not use this time to rehearse any of the arguments made today. We have had some good discussions. I want to thank the Leader of the House, the Chief Whip, parliamentary counsel and business managers, the...

A briefing paper on the royal prerogative and ministerial advice to the Crown on both the prerogative and statutory public appointments

A briefing paper on the royal prerogative and ministerial advice to the Crown on both the prerogative and statutory public appointments

A briefing paper on the history of and procedure relating to Royal Assent, not just in the UK Parliament but in the devolved legislatures and for Church of England Measures.

A briefing paper on the history of and procedure relating to Royal Assent, not just in the UK Parliament but in the devolved legislatures and for Church of England Measures.

A briefing paper on the first year of the reign of King Charles III, with a focus on constitutional and ceremonial events which have taken place between the King's accession in September 2022 and Accession Day in September 2023.

A briefing paper on the first year of the reign of King Charles III, with a focus on constitutional and ceremonial events which have taken place between the King's accession in September 2022 and Accession Day in September 2023.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many private members’ bills starting in (1) the House of Commons, and (2) the House of Lords, have received Royal Assent since the 2019 general election.

To ask His Majesty's Government how many private members’ bills starting in (1) the House of Commons, and (2) the House of Lords, have received Royal Assent since the 2019 general election.

To ask the Leader of the House, what the average number of clauses in government bills that received Royal Assent was in the last five sessions.

To ask the Leader of the House, what the average number of clauses in government bills that received Royal Assent was in the last five sessions.