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House of Commons · General Debate

Public Accounts Commission

17 November 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Philip Hollobone Con Kettering

NHS

Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.

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At a glance

Philip Hollobone raised concerns about public accounts commission in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Concerns raised about the NHS England budget increase from 124 billion to 152 billion despite a 5% drop in treated patients compared to pre-pandemic levels
  • Asked if the National Audit Office believes the NHS has a productivity problem
  • No specific asks of the government or commitments made are recorded

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Philip Hollobone Con Kettering

Asked about plans to consider National Audit Office reports on the NHS, highlighting that despite a significant increase in the NHS England budget from £124 billion to £152 billion, there has been a 5% drop in treated patients this year compared to pre-pandemic levels. He questioned if the NAO believes the NHS has a productivity problem.

Other contributors (1)
  • Richard Bacon Con South Norfolk

    Responded that the Public Accounts Committee considers most National Audit Office reports, including one on 'Introducing Integrated Care Systems' and another published today on 'Managing NHS backlogs and waiting times in England'. He confirmed that the NAO's view is that the NHS has a productivity problem, citing the report stating that the NHS was about 16% less productive than before the pandemic.

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