Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has completed an impact assessment and cost-benefit analysis of the proposed reforms to NHS England; and if so, when it will be published.

Work is progressing at pace to develop the design and operating model for the new integrated organisation, and plan for the smooth transfer of people, functions and responsibilities.

It is only right that with such significant reform, we commit to carefully assessing and understanding the potential impacts, as is due process. These ongoing assessments will inform our programme as appropriate.

We are committed to transparency and will ensure that, following necessary appraisal, all relevant information is made accessible to Parliament. This includes the Impact Assessment that will accompany the primary legislation. Subject to the will of Parliament, the passage of the Bill is expected by March 2027.