NHS England

Department of Health and Social Care written question – answered at on 22 January 2026.

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Photo of Dr Caroline Johnson Dr Caroline Johnson Shadow Minister (Health and Social Care)

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent discussions he has had with the Leader of the House on the timing of the introduction of legislation on the abolition of NHS England.

Photo of Karin Smyth Karin Smyth Minister of State (Department of Health and Social Care)

We are working with the Leader of the House and business managers on the introduction of the primary legislation required to abolish NHS England. This will ensure an appropriate timetable that enables us to work towards the two-year delivery schedule announced by the Prime Minister.

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