Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 103996

Surgery: Greater Manchester

Tabled: 7 January 2026
Answered: 20 January 2026

Question

Phil Brickell

LabourBolton West

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recourse to action patients who have had scheduled operations cancelled by Greater Manchester Integrated Care Partnership, citing funding pauses, have in order to secure the surgeries they nee

Answer

Karin Smyth
Reducing 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 this Government came into office,...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 103996) →