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AdjournmentThursday, 4 June 2026

Performance of the General Medical Council

End-of-day debate on a single topic

Steve Barclay has tabled an adjournment debate on the performance of the General Medical Council (GMC), the statutory regulator of doctors in the UK. The debate will scrutinise how well the GMC is fulfilling its role in protecting patients and maintaining professional standards within the medical workforce. This provides an opportunity to raise concerns about the regulator's effectiveness, conduct, and fitness for purpose.

The GMC's performance directly affects patient safety and public confidence in the medical profession. Failures in regulation—whether in investigating complaints, disciplining misconduct, or maintaining standards—have real consequences for the people who use NHS and private healthcare services. This debate allows MPs to hold the regulator to account and highlight any systemic issues affecting doctors and patients alike.

Health & NHS

Securing MP

Steve BarclayConservative and Unionist Party

North East Cambridgeshire

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