Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 114868

NHS: Private Sector

Tabled: 23 February 2026

Answered: 13 March 2026

Question

Mike Wood

Conservative — Kingswinford and South Staffordshire

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, with reference to page 124 of the DHSC annual report and accounts 2024-25, HC1446, whether Alan Milburn is required to recuse himself from involvement in NHS and private sector health policy relati

Answer

Karin Smyth

Prior to appointment, non-executive candidates are required to declare all relevant interests. Appropriate mitigations are then put in place and approved by the Department.This process was carried out for the Rt Hon. Alan Milburn, whose interests, and any...

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