Debate contribution: Encompass: Referral Problems

Debate contribution by Mr Paul Frew on 29 June 2026.

MLA: Mr Paul Frew
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 29 June 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Encompass: Referral Problems
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5644932

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I thank the Health Minister for that answer. Can he tell us the scale of the issue? I am led to believe that it affected just under 50,000 letters. Can the Health Minister confirm that number?

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This follow-up belongs to: Topical question AQT 2507/22-27.

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