Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to ensure the appropriate oversight and operational effectiveness of NHS procurement policies following the abolition of NHS England.

The Health Bill currently before Parliament will abolish NHS England and move the majority of its powers and functions to my Rt Hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care. Work is ongoing to plan for the smooth transfer of people, functions, and responsibilities ahead of April 2027, when NHS England will cease to exist as a separate entity.

The new commercial delivery model will ensure compliant, high-quality commercial decisions and will oversee procurement and contract management to secure value for money, deliver intended outcomes, and strengthen supplier performance.