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Commons · Question 23570 · Tabled 28 Aug 2026 · Department of Health and Social Care · Official record

Answered 21 Sep 2026

Question

Asked by Martin Wrigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has undertaken an impact assessment of potential legal liabilities created by the Single Patient Record system under the Health Bill.

Answer

Answered by James Frith, 21 Sep 2026

The Health Bill has been subject to extensive consultation with a wide range of stakeholders, including patient groups and representatives of general practitioners (GPs). Impact assessments were also published alongside the bill, which can be found at the...