Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting

Labour — Ilford North

Speaking in the House of Commons on 13 March 2025

Debate

NHS England Update

Contribution

We absolutely need to reduce the cost of agency staff in the NHS. That costs the taxpayer billions, and that money could be better spent on ensuring that we have the right staff in the right place, on better terms and conditions, and with permanent contracts. Where we do need flexibility, we should drive it through the NHS bank. We are determined to reform the way that works and deliver better staffing, better outcomes for patients and better value for taxpayers.

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