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Debate between Oliver Colvile and Caroline Lucas
Tuesday 17th November 2015

(9 years, 1 month ago)

Commons Chamber
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Oliver Colvile Portrait Oliver Colvile (Plymouth, Sutton and Devonport) (Con)
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8. What progress he has made on implementing a new contract for junior doctors; and if he will make a statement.

Caroline Lucas Portrait Caroline Lucas (Brighton, Pavilion) (Green)
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9. What plans he has to introduce a new contract for junior doctors.

Jeremy Hunt Portrait The Secretary of State for Health (Mr Jeremy Hunt)
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Junior doctors are the backbone of the NHS. It is highly regrettable that their union has let them down by refusing to negotiate a new contract that will be fairer for doctors and safer for patients, and deliver the truly seven-day services we all want.