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The Earl of Effingham (Con)

Speaking in the House of Lords on 4 February 2026

Debate

NHS: Corridor Care

Contribution

My Lords, the Minister referenced data collection in her previous responses. In November, hospitals carried out 10% fewer operations than in October, but the Government claim the waiting list went down. Is that because the Government are paying hospitals £3 million per month in a process known as “validation”, and so it appears that the health service is treating more patients than it actually is? Is that the real reason that corridor care numbers are up?

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