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Public Accounts Commission
17 November 2022
Lead MP
Philip Hollobone
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
NHS
Other Contributors: 1
At a Glance
Philip Hollobone raised concerns about public accounts commission in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.
How the Debate Unfolded
MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said:
Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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