Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 109459
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 have 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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