Select committee: Health and Social Care Committee

Pre-appointment hearing for the position of Chair of NHS England

Closed Opened 19 Feb 2025 Closed 26 Feb 2025
Inquiry scope (the committee's words)
Dr Penny Dash will appear before the Health and Social Care Committee for pre-appointment scrutiny following the Government’s announcement that she is the preferred candidate for the post of Chair of NHS England. MPs will consider the candidate’s prior experience, suitability for the role and her priorities.

Where it stands

The inquiry is closed, opened 19 February 2025.

The committee has published 1 report, most recently 1st Report - Appointment of the Chair of NHS England on 28 February 2025.

The government's response

No government response is linked to this report.

Reports

All reports

Evidence

  • 1 oral evidence sessionLatest 26 February 2025
  • 1 witness
All evidence

Recent activity

Reports

1 report

Oral evidence sessions

1 session

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Date Session and witnesses Source
26 Feb 2025
Pre-Appointment Hearing for Chair of NHSE
Dr Penny Dash, Government's preferred candidate for Chair of NHS England
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Who gave evidence

1 witness

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Dr Penny Dash, Government's preferred candidate for Chair of NHS England Not recorded 1