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Physician and Anaesthesia Associate Professions Independent Review

Commons · Question 6642 · Tabled 3 Jun 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 8 Jun 2026

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Asked by Steve Darling

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of implementing the recommendations of the Leng Review on working relationships between doctors and (a) physician and (b) anaesthesia associates.

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Answered by Karin Smyth, 8 Jun 2026

The independent Leng Review involved the College of Medical Associate Professionals, the United Medical Associate Professionals, and the Association of Anaesthesia Associates, as well as professional bodies representing doctors, in the development of its ...