(9 years, 1 month ago)
Commons Chamber8. What progress he has made on implementing a new contract for junior doctors; and if he will make a statement.
9. What plans he has to introduce a new contract for junior doctors.
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.