Oral QuestionDepartment of Health and Social Care

What steps his Department has taken to help improve processes for obtaining GP appointments when practices open for the day.

Tabled: 3 June 2026Answered: 9 June 2026

Asked by

Jim Dickson

LabourDartford

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Answer from Hansard

The Secretary of State for Wales (Jo Stevens)

Under my chairmanship, the transition board has moved from discussion to delivery. Last month, I announced £13.5 million for supply chain, skills and employability funds. I also announced our business and community pledge scheme, bringing together over 50 organisations in support of affected workers.