MODERNISING MEDICAL CAREERS

Early day motion 1140, tabled 10 March 2008 by Lord Lansley (Conservative). Signed by 121 members.

That this House notes the final recommendations of Sir John Tooke's independent inquiry into Modernising Medical Careers; believes that the Government should not delay in introducing key improvements to medical training; draws attention to the recommendation to enhance future co-ordination of postgraduate medical education and training through the formation of NHS Medical Education England; further notes the recommendation to ring-fence funding for postgraduate medical education and training, so that this funding is protected and not used by trusts for other purposes during times of financial difficulty; and calls on the Government to continue to engage with the medical profession so that future reform to medical training is properly planned and tested to ensure the highest quality of care for patients.

Signatures by party: Labour 42, Conservative 40, Liberal Democrat 30, DUP 3, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, Independent 1, Independent Labour 1, UUP 1.