Resident Doctors: Industrial Action

Debate between Caroline Nokes and Robin Swann

Thursday 10th July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Madam Deputy Speaker (Caroline Nokes)]

I remind hon. Members and the Secretary of State that we have an important statement to come, as well as two Backbench Business debates. May we have short questions and shorter answers?

[Robin Swann (South Antrim) (UUP)]

I agree with the Secretary of State when he tells the BMA resident doctors that they will never have another Secretary of State as sympathetic to their legitimate complaints— I recognise that, having worked with five of his predecessors. My experience tells me that what happens here with the BMA often filters through to the devolved nations. What engagement has he had with his counterparts on the proposed industrial action so that there can be a combined resolution and message to the BMA?