Question follow-through · 17087

NHS: Political Activities

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he intends to consult NHS staff, professional bodies and trade unions on proposed guidance relating to political symbols and expression in NHS workplaces; and whether he will publish an imp

answeredDepartment of Health and Social Care

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Department of Health and Social Care
Tabled
8 Jul 2026
Target answer date
13 Jul 2026
Answer
19 Aug 2026 · 42 calendar days after tabling

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  1. 8 Jul 2026

    Question tabled

    To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether he intends to consult NHS staff, professional bodies and trade unions on proposed guidance relating to political symbols and expression in NHS workplaces; and whether he will publish an imp

  2. 13 Jul 2026

    Target answer date

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  3. 19 Aug 2026

    Answer published

    NHS England has welcomed the Mann Review, published alongside a written ministerial statement by the former Secretary of State on 4 June (HCWS91). Having already accepted its recommendations in full, it has no plans to consult, or publish an impact assess...

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