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Written question asked by Ben Obese-Jecty (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 Monday, 1 June 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Hospitals: Heliports

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many and what proportion of hospital helipads cannot be used at night.

Answer

Neither NHS England nor the Department hold data centrally on the operational hours of hospital helipads. Hours of operation are typically determined locally and may be subject to planning restrictions, including those relating to noise.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
2208
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Hospitals Heliports Night flying
Contains statistics
Yes
Link
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