Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what the rules governing visits to NHS estate during local election campaigns are for (a) government and (b) shadow ministers.

Guidance on conduct for civil servants during the May 2023 local election campaigns, including in relation to Ministerial visits and National Health Service property, is available at the following link:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/election-guidance-for-civil-servants/may-2023-elections-guidance-on-conduct-for-civil-servants

The Government does not advise on the conduct or activities of members of opposition parties.