Oral Answers to Questions

Gagan Mohindra Excerpts

Wednesday 11th November 2026 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

We are considering tougher regulations for the sale of non-compliant e-bikes and conversion kits across the UK. We will, of course, work with the Scottish Government to ensure that they apply in Scotland, whatever we decide. I agree with my hon. Friend: the safety risks posed by e-bikes that are going at excess speeds need to be stopped.

[Mr Gagan Mohindra (South West Hertfordshire) (Con)]

Q3. The Prime Minister visited Watford general hospital last week, so he must understand the issues caused by the recent closure of the urgent care centre at Mount Vernon, and that his Government’s decision to delay the rebuild of Watford general hospital is an issue. I want to make sure that my constituents can access high-quality healthcare when they need it, so can the Prime Minister confirm that his Government will get on with the rebuild of Watford general hospital without further delay?

[The Prime Minister]

The Health Secretary and I did visit Watford general. We were very impressed with what is happening at the hospital to address corridor care, and with the improvements that it has made. I know Watford has been waiting a long time for its new hospital. I think we need to look both at Watford general and the Mount Vernon site together in considering what change is made, but I do believe Watford has waited long enough, and I will be working with the Health Secretary to make sure we move quickly on a new hospital for Watford as quickly as possible.