6. Debate: The General Principles of the National Health Service (Indemnities) (Wales) Bill

Part of the debate – in the Senedd at 5:23 pm on 19 November 2019.

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Photo of Vaughan Gething Vaughan Gething Labour 5:23, 19 November 2019

I was going to deal shortly with the Medical Defence Union as well, and then I'll take the intervention. 

The point about the Medical Defence Union's judicial review—they've applied for an oral hearing, as is their right, and that is currently listed to be heard on 17 December. I'm not anticipating a lengthy delay, and it, of course, affects the ability to introduce these regulations in both Wales and England as well, but, as soon as we're in a position to have that resolved and what that means, then I will, of course, update Members, and, as I say, at this point in time, the door very much remains open and my officials are continuing to try and engage with the Medical Defence Union to land what I hope will be an agreement that they can live with as well as us. I'll take the intervention before I finish.