Constitutional Reform
Following the publication today of a public accounts committee report into NHS financial sustainability, the Medical Defence Union (MDU) said the NHS should enact long promised reforms aimed at controlling the costs of clinical negligence cases. The MDU was one of the few healthcare organisations to submit written evidence to the committee. Dr Mike Devlin, MDU head of… Read more »
The Medical Defence Union (MDU) has partnered with Members of Parliament to secure a debate in the House of Commons focusing on the health and wellbeing of doctors. Sponsored by Dr Peter Prinsley, MP for Bury St Edmunds and Stowmarket, the Welfare of Doctors debate called for the government and NHS leaders to take more steps to improve… Read more »
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There are just two days of parliamentary business this week, as MPs head off for the Easter recess. Parliament is set to return a week on Tuesday (April 6th) and, with the prime minister not expected to call an election before then, this Tuesday is unlikely to be the final sitting of this expenses-ridden parliament…. Read more »
By Ian Dunt The prevalence of ministers in government is slowing down its work and costing it far too much money, according to an influential new report published today. In a comprehensive demolition of the argument that the increased number of ministers – now at a record 119 – reflects the increased complexity of government,… Read more »
