Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 103497
General Practitioners: Health Services
Tabled: 6 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026
Question
Mr Andrew Snowden
Conservative — Fylde
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of variations between GP surgeries in the provision of basic clinical procedures, including suture removal.
Answer
Stephen KinnockLocal enhanced services, such as suture removal, are negotiated and agreed locally, and are commissioned by integrated care boards (ICBs) to fit the needs of the local population. General practices can choose whether or not they would like to participate ...
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