Surgery: Waiting Lists
Commons · Question 106263 · Tabled 15 Jan 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record
Answered 22 Jan 2026
Question
Asked by Freddie van Mierlo
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment he has made of the potential impact of activity management plans on patient waiting times for elective surgery.
Answer
Answered by Karin Smyth, 22 Jan 2026
Integrated care boards have existing contractual powers to manage activity by providers, which were enhanced in 2025/26 with central support for setting and managing activity. The NHS Standard Contract includes the ability to set Indicative Action Plans (...