Oral QuestionDepartment of Health and Social Care

Whether he has had discussions with the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government on the interaction between mayors and integrated care boards, in the context of the English Devolution White Paper.

Tabled: 30 April 2025Answered: 6 May 2025

Asked by

Blake Stephenson

ConservativeMid Bedfordshire

Answering Minister

the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care

Answer from Hansard

The Minister for Secondary Care (Karin Smyth)

Our mission-driven approach to this issue means that we are working with all Departments to deliver an NHS fit for the future. We expect integrated care boards to work closely with their mayors to maximise public health and contribute to the Government’s health and growth missions.