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National Institute for Health and Care Excellence: USA

Asked by Helen MorganLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 January 2026UIN 108026

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has had discussions with (a) the Chief Executive of NICE and (b) other NICE officials on them meeting United States Ambassador to the UK.

Answered by Dr Zubir Ahmed

The former National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) Chief Executive, Dr Sam Roberts, met with the United States’ ambassador in October 2025. NICE’s current Chief Executive is due to meet with the US ambassador soon. The Department was notified of these meetings.

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