Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 94578

NHS Trusts: Fines

Tabled: 25 November 2025

Answered: 9 December 2025

Question

James McMurdock

Independent — South Basildon and East Thurrock

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what information his Department holds on the amount the Exchequer has received from fines against NHS trusts since 2020.

Answer

Dr Zubir Ahmed

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) has criminal enforcement powers to fine a health or social care provider where they identify a breach of regulations. The CQC can directly serve a fixed penalty notice to a provider, or a fine may be issued by the court f...

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