Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Heather Wheeler and Andrew Stephenson

Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Commons Chamber

[The Minister for Health and Secondary Care (Andrew Stephenson)]

PAs and AAs are an essential part of the reform piece to the long-term workforce plan. I note that the order was passed by the House last night without a Division, so I am grateful for that cross-party support. We are working with the General Medical Council, the British Medical Association and others to ensure that the regulations are fit for the purpose. We look forward to the GMC launching its consultation on the fine print of the regulations very soon.

[Mrs Heather Wheeler (South Derbyshire) (Con)]

As my constituents have to travel to Tamworth, Burton or Derby for diagnostic tests, can I encourage the Secretary of State to look favourably on a bid for a new much-needed community diagnostic centre in South Derbyshire?