Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“If she will make a statement on her departmental responsibilities.”
Tabled: 14 October 2026Answered: 20 October 2026
Asked by
Jack Abbott
Labour (Co-op) — Ipswich
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
Karin Smyth
My hon. Friend raises an excellent point about the state that these buildings were left in by the Conservative party, as Lord Darzi’s report made clear. We are investing unprecedented amounts in capital and giving greater certainty, and I would be happy to meet my hon. Friend to discuss the proposal from Ipswich. It is up to local systems to come forward with plans, but I would be happy to discuss that further with my hon. Friend.