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NHS Waiting Times

Wednesday 8 May 2024 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Theresa Villiers inquired about recent discussions on NHS waiting times between the UK Government and the Welsh Government.
  • The Welsh Government received record levels of funding, 20% more per person than in England.
  • The Welsh Health Secretary declined support offered by the UK Secretary of State to alleviate waiting times pressures.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Theresa Villiers Con
NHS Wales
Context

Recent concerns over NHS waiting times and patient transfers from Wales to England.

Question

What recent discussions he has had with the Welsh Government on NHS waiting times. So many people in Wales are waiting longer for NHS care than people in England, and in a 12-month period, 40,000 people had to go from Wales to England for elective care.

Answer from Fay Jones

Healthcare is devolved to the Welsh Government, who have received record levels of funding to deliver on all their devolved responsibilities, receiving 20% more funding per person than in England. The NHS is not safe in Labour's hands, and we have living proof of that in Wales.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific discussions with Welsh Government about waiting times

How: We Have Record Levels Of Funding For The Welsh Nhs

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Q2 Theresa Villiers Con
NHS
Context

In a 12-month period, 40,000 people had to go from Wales to England for elective care.

Question

Does that not show that Labour's claims to be better for the NHS are completely false?

Answer from Fay Jones

My right hon. Friend is entirely right: the NHS is not safe in Labour's hands, and we have living proof of that in Wales. The Secretary of State for Health offered support to alleviate pressures on waiting times, but the Welsh Health Secretary turned it down.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Specific reasons why Welsh Health Secretary rejected support

How: The Nhs Is Not Safe In Labour'S Hands

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Q3 Chris Bryant Lab Rhondda and Ogmore
NHS Wales
Context

Patients are receiving appointment letters after the scheduled date, affecting their ability to attend.

Question

Is it not time that we had a strong word to make sure that people who are being called for appointments get a chance to turn up, because they have actually received their letter on time?

Answer from Fay Jones

The hon. Gentleman makes a good point and one that I will certainly investigate with colleagues, but the problem lies with the mismanagement of the Welsh NHS.

Partly answered

Not addressed: Concrete action on Royal Mail delivery issues

How: Problem Lies With Mismanagement Of Welsh Nhs

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