Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What discussions he has had with the Scottish Government on improving cross-border healthcare.”
Tabled: 3 June 2026Answered: 9 June 2026
Asked by
John Lamont
Conservative — Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Preet Kaur Gill)
The Government are committed to ensuring patients can access timely, high-quality care wherever they live in the United Kingdom, while recognising ongoing challenges. We are working with the NHS and devolved Governments to improve digital interoperability, streamline cross-border billing and support more joined-up care.