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Ophthalmic Services

Asked by Helen MaguireLiberal DemocratDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 30 March 2026UIN 123047

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether decisions on mandatory and additional General Ophthalmic Services contract fees are subject to an Equality Impact Assessment.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

Decisions on mandatory and additional General Ophthalmic Services contract fees are informed by an Equality Impact Assessment, in line with the Public Sector Equality Duty.

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