Statement on junior doctor contracts: 25 April 2016
25 April 2016 (updated on 25 April 2016)
Secretary of State for Health, Jeremy Hunt, made a statement in the House of Commons on Monday 25 April 2016 on seven day health services and junior doctors industrial action.
Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Heidi Alexander, responded to the statement on behalf of the Opposition.
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House of Commons Library analysis
The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.
The Library has published a briefing paper on Junior doctor contracts in England which contains more information on the introduction of a new contract for doctors in training (junior doctors) in England, including a summary of the proposed changes, and background on negotiations between NHS Employers and the BMA. The briefing also provides some brief information on the delivery of seven day services and proposed changes to the consultant contract.
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