The independent sector is not the answer to this. The answer is investing in capital in the NHS. In the hon. Gentleman’s local area, there are 8,485 patients waiting for diagnostic tests—that is 25% when the operational standard is supposed to be 1% or less. He should be arguing for capital investment in the NHS, but he is not, and he is not sticking up for his constituents.
A Plan for the NHS and Social Care
Proceeding contribution from
Jonathan Ashworth
(Labour)
in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 19 May 2021.
It occurred during Queen's speech debate on A Plan for the NHS and Social Care.
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