Hilary Benn

Hilary Benn

Labour — Leeds South

Speaking in the House of Commons on 27 November 2024

Debate

Budget

Contribution

I do agree with that. As my hon. Friend and the House will know, the longest waiting lists in the health service in the United Kingdom are to be found in Northern Ireland. That is not acceptable, above all for those people who are waiting far too long. There is a plan for reform, which I welcome, but the people of Northern Ireland want to see progress happening.

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