Written question asked by Ian Roome (Liberal Democrat) on Friday, 9 October 2026, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 14 October 2026 (named day). A holding answer was provided on Thursday, 15 October 2026. A substantive answer was provided by Alison McGovern (Labour) on Friday, 16 October 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

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Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, whether she has made an assessment of the vote of no confidence in the Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust board by the Consultant Body at North Devon District Hospital; and what discussions she has had with the Trust and NHS Devon Integrated Care Board regarding the sustainability of local services across northern Devon.

Answer

I refer the Hon. Member to the answer provided on 14 September in response to Question 26513.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

32631

Session

2026-27

Subjects

Health services Standards Royal Devon University Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust North Devon Hospital North Devon

Link

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