Oral evidenceSelect & Joint CommitteesTuesday, 2 June 202613:15

Health and Social Care Committee: Health Bill

Committee hears from witnesses

The Health and Social Care Committee will take oral evidence on the Health Bill, a major government legislative proposal expected in 2026. This is a formal evidence-gathering session where committee members will question witnesses—likely including Department of Health and Social Care officials, NHS leaders, and external experts—to scrutinise the bill's provisions, identify risks, and test the government's assumptions before it reaches the Commons floor. The committee's findings will inform parliamentary debate and potential amendments.

The Health Bill will reshape how the NHS and adult social care are funded, organised, and delivered across England. This evidence session is a critical checkpoint: committee scrutiny can highlight flaws in the government's approach, amplify concerns from healthcare professionals and care providers, and shape how MPs vote. The outcomes will affect tens of millions of people relying on NHS services and social care.

Health & NHS Social Care

Committee mentioned:Health and Social Care Committee