Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 17283
General Practitioners: Urban Areas
Tabled: 8 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
Cameron Thomas
Independent — Tewkesbury
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what steps his Department is taking to ensure adequate GP services in areas of high housing development.
Answer
Stephen KinnockWe recognise the pressure that housing developments can place upon local health infrastructure. These impacts can be particularly acute for general practice, which is often the first point of contact for people seeking healthcare.Integrated care boards ar...
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