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Out-patients

Asked by Dr Caroline JohnsonConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 29 April 2026UIN 127150

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he intends outpatient referrals to (a) hospitals and (b) secondary care providers to be managed by people other than consultants.

Answered by Karin Smyth

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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