Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109457
NHS Foundation Trusts: Governing Bodies
Tabled: 28 January 2026
Answered: 5 February 2026
Question
Jess Brown-Fuller
Liberal Democrat — Chichester
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether foundation trusts will retain the option to maintain councils of governors under the 10 Year Health Plan for England.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Council of Governors at National Health Service foundation trusts have a range of statutory roles and powers including representing the views of local populations, staff, and other stakeholders to the foundation trusts’ board. The removal of the Counc...
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