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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Thornton (Labour) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 14 May 2008. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health and Social Care Bill.

Health and Social Care Bill

Perhaps I may give the noble Baroness a reassurance that there is a commitment to the balance of the panel. It must always be made up of an odd number in order to reach a decision, and that is why the quorum is three. The OHPA will set out in its rules, which the Bill requires it to consult on, how and when it will include extra panel members. We would expect the OHPA, in drawing up the rules, to take account of the issue raised by the noble Lord, Lord Walton, and others on the balance of the panel. Further, as I have said, the rules are also going to be subject to parliamentary scrutiny.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
701 c365GC 
Session
2007-08
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Care homes Accountability Cost effectiveness Competition General Medical Council Hearing impairment Health services Human rights Inspections Hearing aids Health professions General practitioners Private sector NHS Qualifications Public appointments NHS foundation trusts National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Migrant workers Registration Standards Training Regulation Social services Healthcare Commission Overseas workers General Dental Council Health Professions Council Hearing Aid Council Care Quality Commission Office of the Health Professions Adjudicator
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2007-08
Link
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