Oral Question·Department of Health and Social Care
“What steps his Department is taking to help reduce the number of people on NHS waiting lists.”
Tabled: 13 November 2024Answered: 19 November 2024
Asked by
Neil Coyle
Labour — Bermondsey and Old Southwark
Answering Minister
the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care
Answer from Hansard
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster and Minister for the Cabinet Office (Louise Haigh)
Last month I announced reforms to public procurement that will cut red tape and focus social value on delivering good jobs and skills development. In the autumn, I will publish new guidance to ensure that central Government procurement consistently supports jobs, skills and people in every postcode.