Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if her Department will ensure that NHS England publishes a public quarterly report on progress on the (a) development and (b) adoption of software products built within NHS England's Federated Data Platform framework.

The Federated Data Platform (FDP) is an essential upgrade to NHS data systems, allowing Trusts to deliver improved services to patients, through more effective management of data. A series of pilots have demonstrated the benefits, with better use made of operating theatres, waiting lists shortened, and people discharged quicker from hospital.

The FDP is a Tier A Government Major Projects Portfolio (GMPP) programme and therefore is required to report on a regular basis to the GMPP. The GMPP report is published annually. The NHS England website includes key information on the FDP Programme, including Frequently Asked Questions and case studies on the use of products, which are updated regularly and available at the following link:

https://www.england.nhs.uk/digitaltechnology/digitising-connecting-and-transforming-health-and-care/

The FDP Programme will be publishing key progression data on roll out and benefits on the NHS England website once the platform is live.