Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what consultation his Department held with patients, carers, NHS staff and voluntary sector organisations before bringing forward the Health Bill.

The Health Bill gives effect to the Prime Minister’s March 2025 commitment to abolish NHS England, as well as reforms and recommendations set out in the 10-Year Health Plan and Dr Penny Dash’s review of patient safety across the health and care landscape, both published in July 2025. There was significant public, stakeholder, and workforce engagement during the development of 10-Year Health Plan. In addition, Dr Dash engaged with a wide range of stakeholders, including patients and user groups, commissioners, and providers of health and social care, and people who have been harmed by poor-quality care.