Health Bill

9 July 2026

Health Bill Actual start House of Commons

15:24 - 15:34
Speaker 1
Order.  We will now continue the debate on group 55.  No backbenchers have indicated they wish to speak, so Minister. 
15:34 - 16:36
Speaker 2
Thank you, Ms. Lewell, and it's good to see you in the chair this afternoon.  So I will address new clauses 12, 56, and 84 together, starting with clause 84 tabled by the honorable member for Sleaford and North Hykeham. 

And I want to reconfirm that this government remains focused on reducing long waits by improving patient flow, increasing productivity and delivering better emergency care for patients.  And as we heard in the debate we had a very good discussion last night in the chamber on corridor care in particular, Mr. Lord.  I think all our comments are on the record.  I won't deter the committee, delay the committee too much further by repeating all my points, but I will take some time to answer the questions as put forward this morning.  And we're very clear that this government will end corridor care in this parliament. 

It is completely unacceptable.  And we know that longer waits for emergency care can be associated with poorer patient outcomes. 

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