Question follow-through · 9637

Integrated Care Boards

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how will he ensure ICBs work closely with MPs.

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
15 Jun 2026
Target answer date
17 Jun 2026
Answer
22 Jun 2026 · 7 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 15 Jun 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how will he ensure ICBs work closely with MPs.

  2. 17 Jun 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 22 Jun 2026

    Answer published

    Integrated care boards (ICBs) are responsible for managing their own local relationships, including engagement with Members of Parliament, in their areas. We expect ICBs to work constructively with MPs to ensure that local health services are responsive t...

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Official data retrieved 28 Sept 2026.

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