Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“If he will make a statement on his departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 7 January 2026Answered: 13 January 2026
Asked by
Ian Roome
Liberal Democrat — North Devon
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
Stephen Kinnock
We are in negotiation with the British Dental Association about the long-term contract reform that is so clearly needed, but I also draw the hon. Member’s attention to the announcement I made in December about a range of interim reforms, particularly on urgent work, where we are significantly increasing the fee rate for urgent dental activity. That will kick in from April and will make a real difference in access to urgent care.