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Debate between Justin Tomlinson and William Wragg
Tuesday 4th July 2017

(8 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Justin Tomlinson Portrait Justin Tomlinson (North Swindon) (Con)
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2. What steps are being taken to increase the supply of doctors and nurses in the NHS.

William Wragg Portrait Mr William Wragg (Hazel Grove) (Con)
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12. What steps his Department is taking to increase the number of doctors and nurses working in the NHS.

Jeremy Hunt Portrait The Secretary of State for Health (Mr Jeremy Hunt)
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Last year this Government announced one of the biggest expansions of medical training places in the history of the NHS, involving funding 1,500 additional medical school places every year—of which 500 start this September—and reforms that will enable universities to offer up to 10,000 additional nurse training places every year.

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