Point of Order

In the House of Commons, a minister has raised a point of order regarding a statement made by the Chancellor of the Exchequer on July 29th. During a discussion on public spending and inheritance, the minister had asked about the impact of scrapping a new hospitals programme on Frimley Park hospital, which serves the northern part of the minister's constituency. In response, the Chancellor had stated that the Health Secretary would meet with all affected hospitals, including those affected by RAAC, to address the challenges as quickly as possible. However, the minister has since had no contact from either the Health Secretary or the Chancellor. The minister is now seeking guidance from the Speaker on how to secure that promised meeting, and is also asking whether the Speaker has any advice for ministers when making promises in the House on behalf of their colleagues. The minister's statement highlights the importance of government ministers following through on the commitments they make in the House of Commons. It also raises questions about the accountability and transparency of the decision-making process, particularly when it comes to the allocation of resources for healthcare infrastructure projects. The Speaker's response will be closely watched, as it may set a precedent for how such issues are addressed in the future.