13976 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health

Written Question

Published date: 18 May 2026

Metadata

Document type:	Written Question
Parliament number:	54
Question number:	13976 (2026)
Question asked:	13 Apr 2026
Member asking:	Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall
Portfolio:	Minister of Health
Minister replying:	Hon Simeon Brown
Answer received:	12 May 2026
Status:	Question Answered
Reply type:	Reply
Document ID:	WQ_13976_2026
Document guid:	26cdaf43-4b5e-4213-be7f-ec48e74d1639

13976 (2026). Hon Dr Ayesha Verrall to the Minister of Health: Do existing contracts for the delivery of publicly funded elective surgical services provided by third parties include requirements to meet certain ESPI indicators; if so, what are they?

Hon Simeon Brown: The key reason for outsourcing procedures is to ensure that patients are seen and treated sooner. This directly supports the health targets.