Karin Smyth

Karin Smyth

Labour — Bristol South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 17 July 2025

Debate

NHS Pensions: Frontline Patient Care

Contribution

I congratulate the hon. Gentleman on, yet again, shoehorning in a reference to his local hospital, for which he does a great job. People are determined to work in and support the national health service. We take remedying confidence in pensions seriously. I will not give further deadlines before we hear from the assessor. I have asked her to come back and make a very clear statement as soon as possible after the summer recess. I will then be happy to update the House. Coming forward to work in the NHS is a matter of choice for individuals, and we particularly want to work with consultants to ensure that their career progression is the best it can be. We very much value their work in the service.

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