Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 127150
Out-patients
Tabled: 14 April 2026
Answered: 21 April 2026
Named DayQuestion
Dr Caroline Johnson
Conservative — Sleaford and North Hykeham
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he intends outpatient referrals to (a) hospitals and (b) secondary care providers to be managed by people other than consultants.
Answer
Karin SmythThe Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.