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Proceeding contribution from Earl Howe (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 23 November 2005. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on NHS Redress Bill [HL].

NHS Redress Bill [HL]

I thank the Minister for that encouraging reply. It illuminates the position helpfully because until now we have been considering PALS and ICAS almost as the only options. But I am glad to hear that this is not necessarily a one-size-fits-all clause. If I have understood the noble Baroness correctly, there could be a more varied menu of assistance open to the complainant. That is right; this need not necessarily be confined to the existing organisations. We could think in broader terms. Perhaps we will return to this issue at a later stage. Clause 9 agreed to. Clause 10 [Scheme members]: [Amendment No. 54 not moved.]

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
675 c408GC 
Session
2005-06
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Complaints Compensation Civil proceedings Hospitals Legal representation NHS Patients Payments Negligence Solicitors Time limits Torts Patient advice and liaison services Health Service Commissioner NHS Litigation Authority Independent complaints advocacy services
Legislation
NHS Redress Bill (HL) 2005-06
Link
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