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 21 October 2024 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.
Sponsor
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Sir Christopher Chope
Conservative
Primary sponsor
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 21 Oct 2024
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 5 May 2026.