NHS patients in Scotland and Wales who are stuck on waiting lists for lengthy periods could be referred to England for treatment, the Health Secretary has said.
In a press release, the Department of Health and Social Care said there are "significant variations" in NHS waiting times between the four UK nations.
Mr Matheson pointed to record waiting lists and ongoing strikes in England as examples of problems affecting the service south of the border. "Rather than attempting to involve themselves in devolved areas, the UK Government would be well served focusing on tackling the many issues in the health service south of the border.
"The overall growth in waiting lists in Wales has been smaller in Wales than in England over the last 12 months - it grew by 3.6% in Wales and by 12.1% in England. Wales has also outperformed England in major emergency department performance in nine out of the last 10 months.
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