Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Lauren Sullivan and Zubir Ahmed

Tuesday 21st October 2025 Commons Chamber

[Dr Ahmed]

I am so glad the hon. Gentleman took the time to ask that question, because while we invest in digital services, Scotland and Scottish patients are still waiting for the most basic digital infrastructure. While we invest record amounts in Scotland’s budget, the SNP’s excuses keep rising. What he needs to answer is why Scottish patients are living in a digital desert, while patients here in England are getting more and more sophisticated NHS digital services.

[Dr Lauren Sullivan (Gravesham) (Lab)]

8. What steps his Department is taking to reduce the time taken for cancer diagnoses.