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Written question asked by Lord Kamall (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Merron (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.

Health Services: Performing Arts and Sports

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Merron on 15 April (HL Deb, cols 27GC–28GC), whether they consider that the Care Quality Commission has the requisite (1) knowledge, and (2) financial resources, to regulate the provision of treatment to those in the performing arts, elite athletes, and their teams.

Answer

The Care Quality Commission (CQC) regulates the treatment of disease, disorder, and injury across a range of industries, which includes pre-hospital care. The CQC continues to engage with providers of event healthcare directly, and has worked with the Government to meet with industry and medical leaders. This engagement continues.

In accordance with its normal ways of working, the CQC will recruit a team of specialist advisors who are experts in their field to join the inspections of providers. The purpose of that inclusion is to ensure that all regulatory decisions are based upon current best practice. The CQC continues to monitor the implementation of the review of regulations to ensure that financial matters have due attention.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
HL1997
Session
2026-27
Related items
Subjects
Health services Performing arts Sports
Link
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