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Written question asked by Caroline Johnson (Conservative) on Monday, 18 May 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 20 May 2026. It was answered by Karin Smyth (Labour) on Friday, 17 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Medicine: Training

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he expects NHS England’s review of the preference informed allocation method to be completed before the abolition of NHS England.

Answer

The UK Foundation Programme Office (UKFPO) is currently finalising the timeline for its review of the Preference Informed Allocation process. The UKFPO anticipates that the review will commence in Autumn 2026 and continue throughout 2027. The abolition of NHS England and the associated timelines are subject to legislation and the will of Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2064
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Medicine Training NHS England
Link
View this Written question on www.parliament.uk