Oral Question·Women 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 Democrat — West 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.