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Proceeding contribution from Simon Burns (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Monday, 12 March 2007. It occurred during Estimates day on NHS Deficits.


NHS Deficits

I completely accept that, but it is not the point that I am making. A GP is qualified to decide whether patients need to be seen in a community setting or whether they should see a consultant at the local hospital. The GP has the expertise, training and capabilities to make that decision.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
458 c61 
Session
2006-07
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Staff Audit Health services Finance Expenditure Health authorities NHS Recruitment Public expenditure Private finance initiative Primary care trusts Redundancy Department of Health Health Committee
Link
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