Chair Comment on new Health and Social Care Secretary of State

Responding to the appointment of Victoria Atkins as Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, Committee Chair Steve Brine MP said:

“I welcome the appointment of Victoria Atkins to the role of Secretary of State for Health and Social Care.

“Her appointment comes at a critical time for the NHS with the number of patients waiting for treatment at a record high. Preventing ill-health will be key to helping the NHS manage its resources. Prevention is one of this committee’s priorities and I hope it will be high up on the new Secretary of State’s agenda too.

“I thank Steve Barclay for his work at the Department of Health and Social Care and wish him well in his new role.”