Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 87505

NHS: Health Services

Tabled: 3 November 2025

Answered: 28 November 2025

Question

David Baines

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he has had discussions with ICBs on minimum waiting times for NHS services.

Answer

Karin Smyth

There have been no discussions on minimum waiting times between my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, and the integrated care boards (ICBs).ICBs plan activity to meet targets set in the planning guidance. This is an importa...

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