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Asked by Mr Joshua ReynoldsLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 24 February 2026UIN 110661

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many times NHS England’s Clinical Priorities Advisory Group Prioritisation meeting happens each year; and when the next meeting will be.

Answered by Karin Smyth

NHS England’s Clinical Priorities Advisory Group (CPAG) meets monthly to consider policy and service specifications that are categorised as cost saving or cost neutral.

CPAG prioritisation meetings are held annually. The next prioritisation meeting is planned for spring 2026.

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