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Written Question
Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital: Veterans
Thursday 29th January 2026

Asked by: Robin Swann (Ulster Unionist Party - South Antrim)

Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many Northern Ireland resident veterans have accessed the Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital in Gobowen in each of the last three years.

Answered by Zubir Ahmed - Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care)

The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic and District Hospital NHS Trust has confirmed it has no record of veterans who are resident in Northern Ireland being referred to their orthopaedic hospital in the last three years.

Division Vote (Commons)
28 Jan 2026 - Deferred Division - View Vote Context
Robin Swann (UUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 294 Noes - 108
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Jan 2026
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

"I welcome the Secretary of State’s approach to the Bill, and how he has worked across all devolved Administrations. May I seek his assurance that medical students who reside in Northern Ireland, who identify as Irish and who study in an Irish institution in the Republic of Ireland will not …..."
Robin Swann - View Speech

View all Robin Swann (UUP - South Antrim) contributions to the debate on: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
Speech in Commons Chamber - Tue 27 Jan 2026
Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill

"As I said earlier, I will be supporting the Bill. I thank the Secretary of State and the Minister for their engagement with the devolved institutions on the Bill’s intentions, and on expediting its progress. Its implications for Northern Ireland, and for the medical workforce spanning the islands, are crucial.

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Robin Swann - View Speech

View all Robin Swann (UUP - South Antrim) contributions to the debate on: Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann (UUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 310
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann (UUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill - View Vote Context
Robin Swann (UUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context
Robin Swann (UUP) voted Aye - in line with the party majority and against the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party No votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 88 Noes - 310
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context
Robin Swann (UUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 91 Noes - 378
Division Vote (Commons)
27 Jan 2026 - Medical Training (Prioritisation) Bill: Committee - View Vote Context
Robin Swann (UUP) voted No - in line with the party majority and in line with the House
One of 1 Ulster Unionist Party No votes vs 0 Ulster Unionist Party Aye votes
Vote Tally: Ayes - 61 Noes - 311