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Written question asked by Bernard Jenkin (Conservative) on Tuesday, 8 September 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 11 September 2026 (named day). It was answered by James Frith (Labour) on Friday, 11 September 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


NHS: Fees and Charges

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what criteria the NHS Business Services Authority applies when determining whether a person has acted wrongfully or with any lack of care for the purposes of Regulation 2(3)(g)(ii) of the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999, and how it ensures that those criteria are applied consistently.

Answer

The NHS Business Services Authority considers the evidence in each case on its own merits, and cancels a penalty charge, under the provisions of Regulation 2(3)(g)(ii) of the National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999, where it is satisfied that the regulation applies.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
27856
Session
2026-27
Subjects
Fees and charges NHS NHS Business Services Authority
Legislation
National Health Service (Penalty Charge) Regulations 1999
Link
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