Written questions

Care Quality Commission: Fees and Charges

Commons · Question 16878 · Tabled 8 Jul 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 3 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Sir Julian Smith

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will make an assessment of the potential merits of either a) exempting people providing healthcare as individuals from the Care Quality Commission registration fee, or b) charging a reduced f

Answer

Answered by Dame Diana Johnson, 3 Sep 2026

Following the Manchester Arena Inquiry, the new rules bring treatment of disease, disorder, or injury (TDDI) at sporting and cultural events, sports grounds, and gymnasiums under the regulation of the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and are intended to ens...