Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Karin Smyth and Kate Osamor

Tuesday 22nd July 2025 Commons Chamber

[Karin Smyth]

The hon. Member highlights the importance of getting this right not only from hospital to discharge but, crucially, in primary care, where 90% of patient contacts happen across the system. That is why a central plank of our 10-year plan has been moving the entire system from the analogue to the digital age. We have allocated £10 billion, particularly in this spending review, to address this issue and make sure we get this right for the system and for patients.

[Kate Osamor (Edmonton and Winchmore Hill) (Lab/Co-op)]

8. What assessment he has made of the potential impact of the 10-year health plan for England on the prevention of ill health.