Rachael Maskell
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Monday 7th September 2026
(1 month, 1 week ago)
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Rachael Maskell
I have listened carefully to the debate. May I refer to my new clause 57? The challenge of the NHS is that so much significant, unaccountable power is being held that we, as Members of Parliament, cannot even deliver for our constituents. Will my hon. Friend look at her my new clause, and work with me to ensure that we get the Bill in the right place with regard to accountability before it goes to the Lords?
Karin Smyth
As my hon. Friend knows, I spoke from the Opposition Benches for many years about the lack of accountability of our local systems to local members of Parliament. I think that that was a great loss in the Lansley Bill. It was one of the things that drove me to become a member of Parliament, and in my role as the Minister of State I have endeavoured to make sure that local Members of Parliament have—