Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)

I absolutely endorse your comments about our colleague, Mr Speaker. I know that my hon. Friend and many other colleagues are deeply concerned about the issues at Northern Care Alliance. As of June this year, the trust has been placed under the highest level of regional oversight and support from NHS England. It is imperative that rapid movements are made, governance systems are strengthened and that every patient receives the standard of care that they deserve.