Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 16547
NHS Trusts
Tabled: 7 July 2026
Answered: 14 July 2026
Question
Sarah Owen
Labour — Luton North
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the adequacy of NHS Trust community engagement following the removal of the statutory requirement for Councils of Governors in the Ten Year Health Plan.
Answer
Karin SmythUntil such time as the Health Bill receives Royal Assent, the statutory requirements for councils of governors (CoGs) remain. All National Health Service foundation trusts (FTs) will be expected to have put in place effective arrangements for community en...
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