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Written question asked by Graham P Jones (Labour) on Wednesday, 4 September 2019, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 9 September 2019 (named day). It was answered by Chris Skidmore (Conservative) on Monday, 9 September 2019 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what discussions his Department has had with East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust on preparations for the UK leaving the EU without a deal.

Answer

The Department is working with its partners across Government, arm’s length bodies, local authorities, industry and the wider health and care system to ensure that all relevant parties are prepared for exiting the European Union. The quality and safety of patient care is paramount in our preparedness plans.

The Department, alongside NHS England and NHS Improvement, is ensuring that there is regular communication with frontline National Health Service organisations and stakeholders in the health and social care sector regarding EU Exit preparations. NHS England will be holding EU Exit Roadshows in the lead up to 31 October building on the regular communication that the Department and NHS England has with the frontline.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
286709
Session
2017-19
Subjects
East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust Brexit
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk