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Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Ivan Henderson (Labour), on Wednesday, 25 March 1998, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 21 members in total.


HEALTH AUTHORITY FUNDING

That this House welcomes the massive financial injection that the Government has given to local health authorities; and believes that these authorities now have the opportunity and responsibility to ensure that the needs of local communities are met by protecting and enhancing the existing services in community and rural based hospitals.

Amendments

The Early day motion has received 3 amendments.

1145A2
after first 'authorities' insert 'especially to ones such as Leicestershire Health Authority which has battled with persistant underfunding for 18 years and which even now receives ??13.4 million less than the HCHS weighted capitation target.'.
1145A1
at end add '; and calls on the Government to halt the proposed cuts in services at Clacton, Harwich and Braintree hospitals put forward by health quangos.'.

Secondary information

Type
Early day motion
Reference
1145 
1145A2 
1145A1 
Session
1997-98
Subjects
Hospitals Finance Health authorities
Link
View this Early day motion on www.parliament.uk