A Bill to make provision about health and social care.
House of Commons
Wes StreetingLabour (Co-op)
14 May 2026
May contain errors — check source documents for definitive information.
The Health Bill is a proposed law about health and social care in the UK. It would set out new rules for how health services are run, how social care is funded and delivered, and aims to improve care quality, safety and accountability. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons, with its sponsor Wes Streeting (Labour Co-op), and will move on to further stages if supported.
The bill is at the second reading in the Commons (originally introduced in the Commons). The next steps are detailed scrutiny in Committee of the Whole House, followed by Report Stage and consideration by the Lords if it passes the Commons.
In the recorded amendments at Report Stage, Amendment 41 (164 Aye, 333 No) and Amendment 40 (163 Aye, 339 No) were defeated, and New Clause 26 (78 Aye, 327 No) was also defeated. Broad cross‑party support is shown among many parties, while Labour (Co‑op) opposed these amendments in the record.
Generated 15 May 2026
14 May 2026
1 Jun 2026
Based on 3 recorded votes • Sorted by % Aye
This is a public bill presented to Parliament by the Government.
The Bill was introduced to the House of Commons and given its First Reading on Thursday 14 May 2026. This stage is formal and takes place without any debate.
What happens next?
MPs will next consider the Bill at Second Reading on Monday 1 June 2026.