A Bill to exclude requirements relating to National Health Services procurement, delivery or commissioning from international trade agreements; to require the consent of the House of Commons and the devolved legislatures to international trade agreements insofar as they relate to the National Health Services of England, Scotland and Wales and Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland; and for connected purposes.
House of Commons
6 May 2021
The bill aims to exclude the National Health Service (NHS) from the rules that apply to international trade agreements, specifically for procurement, delivery and commissioning. It would also require the consent of the House of Commons and the devolved legislatures for any trade deal that affects NHS services in England, Scotland, Wales or Health and Social Care in Northern Ireland. It covers related purposes connected to these aims.
The bill is at its second reading in the House of Commons and is in the early stages of the legislative process.
Generated 21 February 2026
The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
