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Written question asked by James Cartlidge (Conservative) on Friday, 29 August 2025, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 2 September 2025. It was answered by Al Carns (Labour) on Monday, 8 September 2025 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Defence Medical Services: NHS

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, with reference to recommendation 57 of the Strategic Defence Review: Making Britain Safer: secure at home, strong abroad, updated on 8 July 2025, whether the sprint review into the partnership between Defence Medical Services and the National Health Service will be conducted jointly by his department and the Department for Health and Social Care.

Answer

The Strategic Defence Review recognises the interdependencies between the Defence Medical Services and the National Health Service and the need to strengthen this partnership to meet Defence medical needs, including in the most extreme circumstances.

The Government endorses the Review’s vision and accepts all 62 recommendations, including the recommendation for the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) to conduct a sprint review of system-wide capacity and capability. The MOD will work closely with DHSC to create a shared understanding of current capacity, current and potential future need, and shared plans for delivery.

The implementation of the Review’s recommendations is underway. Implementation will be priority business of the Department and will be executed through a whole of UK Defence effort.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
70787
Session
2024-26
Grouped for answer
Yes
Subjects
NHS Ministry of Defence Defence Medical Services Department of Health and Social Care
Link
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