NHS: Junior Doctors’ Contract Debate

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Baroness Masham of Ilton

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NHS: Junior Doctors’ Contract

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Arrangement of Business
Wednesday 6th July 2016

(7 years, 10 months ago)

Lords Chamber
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There is no indication that large numbers of junior doctors are resigning because of the introduction of this new contract. If it does happen, we will have to address that issue when it occurs.

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My Lords, how much of a safety issue is this? Does the noble Lord agree that there are not enough doctors as it is?

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