Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have, if any, to ensure a consistent approach across all Integrated Care Boards that allows for the timely accreditation of providers of (1) new, and (2) additional, patient services under the Any Qualified Provided (AQP) model.

NHS England has enforcement powers in relation to patient choice provisions and engages directly with integrated care boards to support compliance with statutory duties. NHS England also advises patients, providers and commissioners on the relevant regulations. Providers may raise concerns relating to patient choice provisions directly with NHS England.