Earl Howe

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the effectiveness of current mechanisms for identifying and responding to recurring patient safety failures across NHS trusts.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of whether there is a realistic pathway for current British medical students to access specialist training either abroad or at home following the implementation of the Medical Training (Priori...

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they plan to consult British medical students currently studying on overseas campuses of British universities before finalising the regulations due to be made in 2027 under the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act ...

To ask His Majesty's Government on the basis of what evidence a period of five years was been chosen as the period necessary to demonstrate "significant NHS experience" for the purposes of the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether previous structured undergraduate clinical training in NHS hospitals will count towards the requirement in the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 that prioritised applicants for postgraduate medical training...

To ask His Majesty's Government whether students who were already enrolled in medical degree courses recognised by the General Medical Council before the Medical Training (Prioritisation) Act 2026 was passed will receive transitional or grandfathering pro...

To ask His Majesty's Government what arrangements are in place to ensure independent assessment of the performance of Integrated Care Boards (ICBs) following the abolition of NHS England; and who will be responsible for publishing comparative performance ...

To ask His Majesty's Government what data they collect on variation in diagnostic waiting times between Integrated Care Boards; and whether those data will be published routinely.

To ask His Majesty's Government what plans they have to include single point of access referral models for heart valve disease within future national service specifications, clinical guidance or strategic plans for cardiovascular disease services.

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the benefits that single point of access models of referral could bring to improving access to specialist care, reducing pressure on NHS services and supporting earlier intervention in rela...

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the potential contribution of single point of access referral models to reducing avoidable mortality and improving outcomes for patients with heart valve disease.

To ask His Majesty's Government what discussions they are holding with NHS England and the UK National Screening Committee on coordinating evidence review, funding decisions and procurement so that, if approved, digital breast tomosynthesis can be impleme...

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the cost effectiveness of digital breast tomosynthesis in the NHS breast screening programme, including the impact of improved cancer detection and reduced recall rates on treatment costs a...

To ask His Majesty's Government whether they will set clear timelines in the NHS breast screening programme for implementing innovative technologies, including digital breast tomosynthesis.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the remarks by Baroness Merron on 24 November 2025 (HL Deb col 1107), when they intend to launch the consultation on emergency police powers of detention.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 19 March (HL15393), how many doctors have been subject to (1) suspension, and (2) erasure, for dishonestly claiming to be neurodivergent or have learning disabilities in ...

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the Written Answer by Baroness Merron on 19 March (HL15393), how many doctors have been subject to (1) suspension, and (2) erasure, for dishonestly claiming to be neurodivergent or have learning disabilities in ...

To ask His Majesty's Government what steps are being taken to ensure NHS pathways and commissioning decisions for heart valve disease align with the most up-to-date clinical guidelines.

To ask His Majesty's Government, further to the letter from Baroness Merron to Lord Kamall on 19 February (DEP2026-0132), which regions are at capacity for delivering properly supervised medical speciality training posts.

To ask His Majesty's Government whether NHS Trusts and the General Medical Council have sufficient powers to conduct disciplinary procedures in the case of a resident doctor who has been found to have dishonestly claimed to be neurodivergent or have learn...