Patrick Spencer MP: written questions

4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026 · year in progress

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Written questions

  • Health Services: RecruitmentDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled 11 Sept 2026AnsweredUIN 29290More

    Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what assessment she has made of the effectiveness of incentives for recruiting and retaining GPs and other healthcare professionals in rural areas such as Suffolk.

    Answer: We recognise the particular challenges rural communities can face in accessing general practices (GPs), including longer travel times and workforce pressures. We are taking action to improve access across England, including in rural areas such as Suffolk....

    Answered 18 Sept 2026

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4 Jul 2026–16 Oct 2026. One record per UIN and tabled date; the named department is not a measure of answer quality.

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