Oral QuestionScotland Office

“What recent discussions he has had with (a) Cabinet colleagues and (b) the Scottish Government on COP26 and environmental protection.”

Tabled: 26 October 2021Answered: 3 November 2021

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Scotland

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Care (Stephen Kinnock)

My hon. Friend is an outstanding campaigner on this issue, as I am sure everybody across the House is aware. She will know that the NHS England accelerator pilots have shown how improved IT connectivity and a single point of access can speed up eye care referrals and allow more patients to be managed in the community. That is a great example of the shift we want to make from analogue to digital. We are developing the 10-year health plan with input from the public, our partners and health staff, and that of course includes the eye care sector.