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Written question asked by Caroline Johnson (Conservative) on Monday, 2 March 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 5 March 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Friday, 6 March 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 13 March 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Health Services: Gender Recognition

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, pursuant to the written statement on 26 February 2026 titled Data Linkage Study, whether he expects the data linkage study to be completed before the abolition of NHS England.

Answer

The Department currently expects the data linkage study analysis to have been completed, or be close to completion, by April 2027, dependent on the timing of research approvals being secured. However, should any remaining actions be required to complete, and publish the findings of, the study at the point NHS England is abolished, these will transfer as legacy delivery commitments for completion by the Department.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
117015
Session
2024-26
Related items
Data Linkage Study
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Written statements
House of Commons
Subjects
Health services Research Gender recognition
Link
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