Dr Luke Evans

Dr Luke Evans

Conservative — Hinckley and Bosworth

Speaking in the House of Commons on 11 February 2025

Debate

Elective Care Waiting Times

Contribution

This is the Secretary of State’s own plan. There was one example in the plan, but as an article in The BMJ on 17 January helpfully pointed out, that one example—which featured Sarah, who had sinus pain and hearing issues—was quietly removed from all online and future drafts after “a flurry of GPs pointed out that her treatment” was “wholly inappropriate.” That article went on to say that “Sarah can pick up her dose of unnecessary radiation along with her weekly shop.” On this part of the Government’s plan, The BMJ concluded: “Sarah’s story is one of over-investigation, fragmented and inappropriate care, spurious choice, and a lack of senior decision making at first presentation. Activity for activity’s sake has little to do with high quality care.” Does the Secretary of State agree with The BMJ, and if not, why not?

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