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NHS England

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 22 January 2026UIN 105405

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Leader of the House on the timing of the introduction of legislation on the abolition of NHS England.

Answered by Karin Smyth

We are working with the Leader of the House and business managers on the introduction of the primary legislation required to abolish NHS England. This will ensure an appropriate timetable that enables us to work towards the two-year delivery schedule announced by the Prime Minister.

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