Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 106263
Surgery: Waiting Lists
Tabled: 15 January 2026
Answered: 22 January 2026
Question
Freddie van Mierlo
Liberal Democrat — Henley and Thame
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of activity management plans on patient waiting times for elective surgery.
Answer
Karin SmythIntegrated care boards have existing contractual powers to manage activity by providers, which were enhanced in 2025/26 with central support for setting and managing activity. The NHS Standard Contract includes the ability to set Indicative Action Plans (...
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