Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the Answer of 17 April 2025 to Question 44003 on NHS England, what his planned timetable is to determine the (a) leadership, (b) structure and (c) requirements for abolishing NHS England.

Work has already begun on bringing teams in NHS England and the Department even closer together, to share knowledge and allow for joint planning, whilst we progress the design of the new centre, so clarity can be given to staff as soon as possible. This is in line with the one-team culture we have been building over the past eight months.

Since the announcement, the Department has set up a joint board, assessed resources and responsibilities across existing organisations, developed proposals on the role, functions, and structure of the new centre, and started detailed operational and legislative planning.

NHS England will continue to carry out its statutory duties until parliamentary time allows for legislation to be brought forward. We are aiming for the work to be completed within two years.