Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 106264
NHS: Standards
Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what estimate he has made of the number of patients whose treatment has been delayed as a result of restrictions placed on private providers delivering NHS services.
Answer
Karin SmythReducing waiting lists is a key part of the Government’s Health Mission, and we are committed to putting patients first by ensuring that they are seen on time and that they have the best possible experience of care. Since the Government came into office, ...
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