Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 118802

NHS Trusts: Subsidiary Companies

Tabled: 9 March 2026
Answered: 18 March 2026

Question

Justin Madders

LabourEllesmere Port and Bromborough

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what action will be taken against NHS Trusts that do not follow guidance from NHS England around proposals to consider the formation of a subco.

Answer

Karin Smyth
Outsourcing transactions which involve the creation of new subsidiaries, or material changes to existing subsidiaries, including any proposals in the North West, are reportable to NHS England for review in line with its published subsidiary transaction gu...

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