Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 15734

Doctors: Recruitment

Tabled: 3 July 2026

Answered: 13 July 2026

Question

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

Karin Smyth

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...

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