Edward Argar

Edward Argar

Conservative — Melton and Syston

Speaking in the House of Commons on 25 March 2025

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May I take this opportunity to thank the Secretary of State for his kindness following the death of my father earlier this month? It was very much appreciated. I welcome the moves to streamline decision making and improve efficiency in the context of the Secretary of State’s NHS England announcement, if he genuinely drives decentralisation to integrated care boards. However, in a written answer on 21 March, the Minister for Secondary Care said: “We recognise there may be some short-term upfront costs as we undertake the integration of NHS England and the Department”. For clarity, can the Secretary of State confirm what the quantum of those reorganisation costs will be and the date by which they will have been recouped?

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