Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what (a) his Departments' and (b) NHS England's budget is for marking the 75th anniversary of the NHS.

There is no specific budget set aside by the Department to mark the 75th anniversary of the National Health Service. Preparations are underway, and resources will be allocated as needed. NHS England have established and recruited one temporary nine month post. They are also organising a national event for 2,200 NHS staff, volunteers and partners. Other costs will be covered by sponsorship, donations or similar income.