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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

Cross-border Healthcare

Tuesday 9 June 2026 · 3 questions

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Answered 0 Partly answered 3 Not answered 0

Key points

  • The Government are committed to ensuring patients can access timely, high-quality care wherever they live in the United Kingdom.
  • The Minister welcomes a meeting with the hon Member to discuss funding and treatment for Powys patients.
  • NHS England is working closely with NHS Scotland to improve the compatibility of patient records and access for patients.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
NHS Scotland
Context

Discussions on improving access to timely, high-quality care for patients living in border regions between England and Scotland.

Question

What discussions has the government had with the Scottish Government on improving cross-border healthcare?

Answer from Preet Kaur Gill

The Government are committed to ensuring patients can access timely, high-quality care wherever they live in the United Kingdom. We are working with the NHS and devolved Governments to improve digital interoperability, streamline cross-border billing and support more joined-up care.

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Not addressed: Did not specify details on specific discussions or agreements made

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Q2 David Chadwick Lib Dem Brecon, Radnor and Cwm Tawe
NHS Wales
Context

Decisions made by Powys teaching health board to extend waiting times for operations have left many patients in agonising pain for years.

Question

Will the Minister meet me, Powys teaching health board and the new Welsh Health Minister to ensure Powys patients get the funding and treatment they need?

Answer from Preet Kaur Gill

I would welcome a meeting with the hon. Member. As he knows, decisions about waiting list management in Wales are matters for the Welsh Government, but I agree that patients in border communities should be able to access care as quickly and conveniently as possible.

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Not addressed: Did not commit to a specific meeting or actions to address funding and treatment issues directly

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Q3 John Lamont Con Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk
NHS Scotland
Context

Residents in the Scottish Borders registered with Northumberland GP practices face complications in accessing NHS treatment due to record-sharing issues.

Question

Will the Minister urgently work with the Scottish Government to ensure proper treatment as close to home as possible?

Answer from Preet Kaur Gill

I am aware of the concerns that the hon. Member raises. NHS organisations on both sides of the border are working together to improve access for patients. NHS England is working closely with NHS Scotland to improve the compatibility of patient records. I believe that they must do much more and I would be happy to meet him to discuss that further.

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Not addressed: Did not commit to urgent action or reciprocal care arrangements

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