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Doctors: Recruitment

Commons · Question 15734 · Tabled 3 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 13 Jul 2026

Question

Asked by Munira Wilson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps he is taking to support the recruitment of doctors.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 13 Jul 2026

We are taking steps to boost the recruitment of homegrown talent. The Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 implements the Government’s commitment in the 10-Year Health Plan to prioritise United Kingdom medical graduates for foundation training place...