Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 107880
NHS: Contracts
Tabled: 22 January 2026
Answered: 28 January 2026
Named DayQuestion
Sojan Joseph
Labour — Ashford
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with private contractors working in the NHS on trade union recognition for employees.
Answer
Karin SmythThere have been no specific discussions on this matter. The terms and conditions in the standard National Health Service contract, used to contract with private contractors in England, recognises the need to engage with trade unions where they are present...
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