Oral QuestionWomen and Equalities

What steps she is taking with Cabinet colleagues to support women who have been sexually assaulted in public service.

Tabled: 18 June 2026Answered: 24 June 2026

Asked by

Edward Morello

Liberal DemocratWest Dorset

Answering Minister

the Minister for Women and Equalities

Answer from Hansard

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (Andrew Gwynne)

We are committed to expanding community diagnostic capacity to build an NHS that is fit for the future. However, we are clear that independent sector providers have a role to play in supporting the NHS as trusted partners to recover elective services.