Sir Jeremy Hunt

Sir Jeremy Hunt

Conservative — Godalming and Ash

Speaking in the House of Commons on 19 November 2024

Debate

NHS Health and Social Care Reform

Contribution

I welcome the Secretary of State’s plans to reform the NHS, but may I caution against the idea that the answer is to fire more incompetent managers? The problem is not bad management: it is micromanagement from the centre that sees hospitals managed with more than 100 targets by NHS England, making ours one of the most micromanaged healthcare systems in the world. Will the Secretary of State’s plans allow managers more autonomy, helping them to innovate, save money and improve care for patients?

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