Written questions

Surgery: Waiting Lists

Commons · Question 25534 · Tabled 21 Jan 2025 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 29 Jan 2025

Question

Asked by Joe Robertson

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether his Department has made an assessment of the potential impact of means-testing the winter fuel payment on elective care waiting lists.

Answer

Answered by Karin Smyth, 29 Jan 2025

No assessment has been made on the potential impact of means-testing the winter fuel payment on elective care waiting lists. The Government is committed to putting patients first. This means making sure that patients are seen on time and ensuring that peo...