Bill · started in the Commons

NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill

A Bill to make provision about arranging alternative non-NHS England treatment for patients who have waited for more than one year for hospital treatment; and for connected purposes.

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe NHS England (Alternative Treatment) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 11 December 2023 by Sir Christopher Chope (Conservative). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 11 Dec 2023
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 12 Feb 2025.