National Health Service Expenditure Bill

A Bill to require expenditure on mental health services and on health services for veterans and members of the armed forces to be identified separately in National Health Service expenditure plans and outturns; and for connected purposes.

Originating House

House of Commons

Sponsor

Jamie StoneLiberal Democrat

Last Updated

5 May 2021

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Bill would require the NHS to identify separately in its budget plans and actual spending how much goes to mental health services and how much goes to health services for veterans and armed forces. It also includes related provisions to support greater transparency in NHS expenditure reporting.

Key Points

Requires separate identification of mental health expenditure in NHS expenditure plans and outturns
Requires separate identification of expenditure on health services for veterans and armed forces in NHS expenditure plans and outturns
Aims to improve transparency and tracking of NHS spending
Includes connected or related provisions to define the scope of reporting
Targets NHS budgeting and reporting processes (e.g., NHS England and related bodies)

Progress

Currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; the bill has not yet moved to committee stage.

Who is affected?

People who use mental health servicesCurrent and former members of the armed forces and veteransNHS organisations responsible for budgeting and reporting (e.g., NHS England, NHS trusts and foundation trusts)The general public / taxpayers who fund the NHS

Generated 21 February 2026

Updates & Documents

News (1)

News - National Health Service Expenditure

1 Jan 1970

The Bill failed to complete its passage through Parliament before the end of the session. This means the Bill will make no further progress.

Documents (1)

Bill 091 2019-21 (as introduced)

BillCommons

13 Jan 2021

Parliamentary Votes (0)

No recorded votes for this bill yet.

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