Oral QuestionDepartment of Health and Social Care

If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.

Tabled: 15 October 2025Answered: 21 October 2025

Asked by

Naushabah Khan

LabourGillingham and Rainham

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)

We know that there have been issues with the urgent emergency care response. We are absolutely committed to supporting ambulance trusts to continually improve the patient experience. The urgent emergency care plan for 2025-26 is backed by nearly £450 million of funding. I am happy to discuss that further with my hon. Friend.