Debate contribution: Cervical Smear Tests: Northern Trust

Debate contribution by Mr Maurice Bradley on 13 January 2026.

MLA: Mr Maurice Bradley
Party at the time: Democratic Unionist Party
Date: 13 January 2026
Type: Debate contribution
Business: Oral Answers to Questions
Heading: Cervical Smear Tests: Northern Trust
Assembly identifier: Official Report component 5316176

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I thank the Minister for his answer. I believe that a small number of patients in the Northern Trust have had their smear tests re-examined. The Minister is unable to give me the figures, because he does not have them to hand at the moment. Is that a poor reflection of how our hospitals are being managed? Will he undertake a review of how trusts are managing staff and services to ensure equality of opportunity and services across Northern Ireland, not just in urban centres?

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This follow-up belongs to: Oral question AQO 2909/22-27.

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