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NHS Business Services Authority

Asked by Dr Luke EvansConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 12 February 2025UIN 29034

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many times he has met with the leadership of the NHS Business Service Authority since 4 July 2024.

Answered by Karin Smyth

The Minister of State for Health met with the leadership of the NHS Business Services Authority (NHSBSA) on 9 December 2024, and regular meetings are now being scheduled.

As a Special Health Authority and Arm’s-Length Body of the Department, there are quarterly accountability reviews between NHSBSA leadership and Department officials. Department officials also attend the NHSBSA’s Audit and Risk Committee and Board meetings, and there is less formal engagement in the form of regular one-to-ones with senior managers.

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