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To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make an announcement when they have reached agreement with the General Medical Council on the level of English language skills to be required of European Union doctors practising in the United Kingdom; and what criteria they will apply in deciding whether to...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether they will make an announcement when they have reached agreement with the General Medical Council on the level of English language skills to be required of European Union doctors practising in the United Kingdom; and what criteria they will apply in deciding whether to...
The department is working constructively with the General Medical Council (GMC) to determine the criteria to be applied before language testing, including what evidence European Union doctors would provide to demonstrate that they have the required language ability before testing would be required. It will also be for the GMC to determine what level of English language is necessary. There will be a public consultation on this policy during summer 2013.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 16 January (WA 134), under what provisions of European law the systematic testing of language competence at the point of medical doctor registration is prohibited. [HL4806]
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, further to the Written Answer by Earl Howe on 16 January (WA 134), under what provisions of European law the systematic testing of language competence at the point of medical doctor registration is prohibited. [HL4806]
The directive (2005/36/EC) on the recognition of professional qualifications sets out a system of automatic recognition of medical qualifications underpinned by common minimum standards of training for doctors. Article 21 requires the United Kingdom to recognise such medical qualifications obtained by European Economic Area doctors and to provide those doctors with the same access to the profession as UK doctors. Article 8 enables member states to undertake checks at the point of registration, to verify the doctor;s identity, the validity of their qualification and that they are in “good standing” with their home member state, but language capability is not a matter which is permitted to be checked at this point.
Article 53 of the directive states that “Persons benefiting from the recognition of professional qualifications shall have a knowledge of languages necessary for practising the profession in the host member state”. This implies that recognition has occurred before language testing is assessed and therefore language cannot be a pre-condition to registration. European Commission guidance on the directive makes it clear that the lack of language knowledge cannot be a ground for refusal of the recognition of qualifications.
Case law from the Court of Justice of the European Union makes it clear that systematic language testing is not permissible. Language requirements may be imposed for reasons of general interest but may only be applied in a proportionate way.
However, we recognise that there is considerable scope for strengthening the system of checks after the point of registration. We are evaluating options and will be making recommendations in due course.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when and why they intend to change the law so that doctors who have qualified in the European Union have their language skills tested to prove they can speak English adequately before they can practice in the United Kingdom; and why it is not currently...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government when and why they intend to change the law so that doctors who have qualified in the European Union have their language skills tested to prove they can speak English adequately before they can practice in the United Kingdom; and why it is not currently...
In pursuit of the Government’s objective to strengthen the arrangements to ensure that all doctors practising in England have sufficient knowledge of English, we are exploring options to amend the Medical Act 1983. This is to strengthen the General Medical Council's (GMC’s) powers so that the GMC can undertake checks on language knowledge where legitimate concerns arise during the registration process about a doctor’s ability to communicate effectively, and before there is evidence of malpractice. The department is working constructively with the GMC, and we envisage that shortly we will be announcing further steps to develop the policy.
Systematic testing of language competence at the point of registration would not be lawful under European Law.
Lords question for short debate on what assessment they have made of the impact of the European Union on healthcare in the United Kingdom.
Lords question for short debate on what assessment they have made of the impact of the European Union on healthcare in the United Kingdom.
Lords debate on motion to call attention to the disparity in the authorisation procedures for European economic area (EEA) and non-EEA citizens who are seeking to practise as health professionals in the United Kingdom. Motion withdrawn.
Lords debate on motion to call attention to the disparity in the authorisation procedures for European economic area (EEA) and non-EEA citizens who are seeking to practise as health professionals in the United Kingdom. Motion withdrawn.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made in implementing the coalition's commitments to ensure that foreign healthcare professionals have passed robust language and competence tests.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government what progress is being made in implementing the coalition's commitments to ensure that foreign healthcare professionals have passed robust language and competence tests.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government why the English language skills of doctors from European Union countries are not assessed before they can practise in the United Kingdom whereas those of doctors from south Asian and Afro-Caribbean countries are.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government why the English language skills of doctors from European Union countries are not assessed before they can practise in the United Kingdom whereas those of doctors from south Asian and Afro-Caribbean countries are.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the European Union Directive 2005/36/EC, Article 53, whether they have any plans to change the guidance supplied by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department of Health to competent authorities, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government, in the light of the European Union Directive 2005/36/EC, Article 53, whether they have any plans to change the guidance supplied by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills and the Department of Health to competent authorities, such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council, which...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government why healthcare regulators do not require nurses from Lithuania, Bulgaria and other European Union accession states to undergo language competency tests, similar to those required for nurses from Australia and the United States .
To ask Her Majesty’s Government why healthcare regulators do not require nurses from Lithuania, Bulgaria and other European Union accession states to undergo language competency tests, similar to those required for nurses from Australia and the United States .
To ask Her Majesty’s Government who is responsible for testing the language competence of health and social care professionals that are independent practitioners and practise outside the National Health Service; and what evidence they have that robust employer assessments are taking place.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government who is responsible for testing the language competence of health and social care professionals that are independent practitioners and practise outside the National Health Service; and what evidence they have that robust employer assessments are taking place.
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the European Union directive on the recognition of professional qualifications (2005/36/EC) prevents regulators of healthcare professionals such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council from testing the language skills of nurses and midwives; whether their transposition of the directive has made such provision; and what...
To ask Her Majesty’s Government whether the European Union directive on the recognition of professional qualifications (2005/36/EC) prevents regulators of healthcare professionals such as the Nursing and Midwifery Council from testing the language skills of nurses and midwives; whether their transposition of the directive has made such provision; and what...
Draft General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2010. Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.
Draft General and Specialist Medical Practice (Education, Training and Qualifications) Order 2010. Lords debate on a motion to approve. Agreed to on question.