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Asked by Andrew GeorgeLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 1 December 2025UIN 90652

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what his planned timetable is for publication of a formal impact assessment on the abolition of NHS England.

Answered by Karin Smyth

We will publish an impact assessment as part of the material to accompany the required primary legislation which will be brought forward when parliamentary time allows.


Work is progressing at pace to develop the design and operating model for the new integrated organisation, and to plan for the smooth transfer of people, functions, and responsibilities. It is only right that with such significant reform, we commit to carefully assessing and understanding the potential impacts, as is due process. These ongoing assessments will inform our programme as appropriate.

The Government is committed to transparency and will consider how best to ensure that the public and parliamentarians are informed of the outcomes.

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