Written questions

General Practitioners: Employers' Contributions

Commons · Question 16693 · Tabled 27 Nov 2024 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 9 Dec 2024

Question

Asked by Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment his Department has made of the potential impact of proposed changes to employer National Insurance contributions on the number of available GP appointments.

Answer

Answered by Stephen Kinnock, 9 Dec 2024

Primary care providers, including general practices (GPs), are valued independent contractors who provide nearly £20 billion worth of National Health Services. Every year we consult with each sector both about what services they provide, and the money pro...