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Proceeding contribution from Lord Young of Cookham (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 19 May 2011. It occurred during Business statement on Business of the House.


Business of the House

I am grateful to my hon. Friend for that very helpful question. In my response to the shadow Leader of the House I drew attention to discussions on a health Bill that took place within a one-party Government. I think that it is entirely legitimate when there is a coalition for the two parties to have a discussion. There is a pause in the legislation. The Bill will be going ahead on Report once that consultation is concluded. We will adhere to the broad principles set out in the coalition agreement on the future of the health legislation. I remind my hon. Friend that we have decided to put more money into the NHS—there are now 2,500 more doctors in the NHS—whereas the Labour party is cutting the NHS in Wales.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
528 c511 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Health Coalition governments
Link
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