Question to the HM Treasury:

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, what recent discussions she has had with the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care on the potential impact of district valuer assessments on the opening of new GP surgeries.

The Chancellor has regular conversations with the Health Secretary on range of issues.

The Spending Review 2025 announced the largest ever health capital budget, with a £2.3 billion real terms increase in capital spending over the SR period.

The £102 million Primary Care Utilisation and Modernisation Fund announced earlier this year will upgrade more than a thousand GP surgeries across England, which will create space to deliver more appointments and improve access for patients.

With respect to the opening of new GP surgeries, this is a matter for the Department of Health and Social Care and the NHS, who may consult the district valuer when the value for money of premises development proposals is assessed.