Question reference: S5W-32711
- Asked by: Miles Briggs, MSP for Lothian, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party
- Date lodged: 22 October 2020
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Current status: Answered by Jeane Freeman on 9 November 2020
Question
To ask the Scottish Government when it will publish the report requested by the Cabinet Secretary for Health and Sport from the Junior Doctors' 48-hour Expert Working Group, and whether it will provide an update on its plans to ensure that all junior doctors work for no more than 48 hours every week.
Answer
We have received the final report from the independent expert working group.
The pandemic response remains a priority and we have agreed with BMA Scotland that this report and its important recommendations will be released at the first available opportunity.
We continue to take work forward in partnership with BMA Scotland, and employers, to agree further actions that continue to improve the working lives of junior doctors. This includes improvements to rest and catering provisions, and support for all staff at this time.