Debate contribution: Health: Budget 2025-26 Allocation

Debate contribution by Dr Steve Aiken OBE on 18 February 2025.

MLA: Dr Steve Aiken OBE
Party at the time: Ulster Unionist Party
Date: 18 February 2025
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Health: Budget 2025-26 Allocation
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 4806348

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I thank the Minister for his response, which nails the myth promoted by some that a vague reference in the Programme for Government is somehow an illustration of prioritisation. Does the Minister agree that it is the height of hypocrisy for some MLAs in the Chamber to demand additional investment in existing services while actively supporting a Budget that does not give him the resources that he needs?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 1571/22-27.

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