Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to Answer of 8 June 2023 to Question 187791 on Clinical Trials, which phases of clinical trials will GPs to be able to enrol their patients on.

General practitioners (GPs) play a crucial role in research delivery including the recruitment of participants to clinical research studies. GP involvement in particular trial phases or specific trials can vary based on factors such as trial protocol and the nature of the intervention being tested. GPs typically work closely with research institutions, clinical trial sponsors, and ethics committees to ensure the appropriate recruitment and management of patients in clinical trials.