Written question asked by Claire Coutinho (Conservative) on Tuesday, 14 April 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 20 April 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Tuesday, 21 April 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Wednesday, 29 April 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Hospital Wards: Gender

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will instruct NHS England to withdraw Annex B to the guidance entitled Delivering same-sex accommodation, updated on 24 April 2025.

Answer

It has not proved possible to respond to the hon. Member in the time available before Prorogation.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

127166

Session

2024-26

Subjects

Gender Hospital wards

Link

View this Written question on www.parliament.uk