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Health Services: Northern Ireland

Asked by Dr Simon OpherLabourNorthern Ireland OfficeTabled Answered 15 October 2025UIN 905774

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, what recent discussions he has had with the Northern Ireland Executive on health services in Northern Ireland.

Answered by Matthew Patrick

With our record settlement for Northern Ireland, and work of the Executive, waiting lists are starting to come down.Soon, I will meet with Health Minister Mike Nesbitt to discuss long-term transformation.

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