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Commons · Public Bill Committees · 16 Jun 2026
In the Bill’s first committee sitting, MPs pressed ministers on whether abolishing NHS England, moving patient safety investigations into the CQC, reshaping Healthwatch and creating a single patient record would improve care or weaken accountability, independent patient feedback, safety “safe space” protections and health data safeguards.
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Commons · Public Bill Committees · 16 Jun 2026
MPs examined plans to abolish NHS England, give more power to integrated care boards and create a single patient record, with witnesses supporting simpler structures and better data sharing but warning that local accountability, social care links, privacy protections and staffing plans remain unclear.
Commons · Commons Chamber · 11 Jun 2026
The Government was challenged to end VAT charges on medicines supplied free through compassionate use and early-access schemes, amid warnings that uncertainty is deterring companies and could deny patients treatment; ministers said the rules are long-standing, enforcement issues are being reviewed with the Treasury and HMRC, and no decision has been made.
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