Shivani Raja

Shivani Raja

Conservative — Leicester East

Speaking in the House of Commons on 4 November 2026

Debate

NHS Waiting Lists

Contribution

Welsh Government figures show that, as of March 2025, there were more than 30,000 Welsh people waiting for NHS treatment in England, which is almost three times the number in 2011. What discussions has the Secretary of State had with the Welsh Government about managing this cross-border demand, reducing waiting times in Wales and ensuring that services in England have the capacity to meet the needs of patients on both sides of the border?

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