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Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to prepare a strategy for expanding the provision of Minor Injuries Units and Urgent Treatment Centres in rural areas; to require the Secretary of State to report to Parliament annually on the implementation of the strategy; and for connected purposes.

The story so farThe Medical Services (Rural Areas) Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 2 July 2026 by Ben Maguire (Liberal Democrat). 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

• Ben Maguire Liberal Democrat Primary sponsor

Progress through Parliament

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 2 Jul 2026.