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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Cumberlege (Conservative) in the House of Lords on Monday, 23 February 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill and Committee proceeding on Health Bill [HL].


Health Bill [HL]

I pay tribute to those who put this handbook together. In the NHS, we bore for Britain when it comes to jargon—we are absolutely appalling in that regard. However, this is written in such clear language that I think a huge amount of work must have gone into it. It is direct and simple to understand, and I think that it is a good document. I just wonder why Switzerland is included. Perhaps someone can tell me. The document says that, "““UK patients may be able to travel to another country in the European Economic Area””." It lists all those countries but it also says, "““or to Switzerland to receive medical treatment””."


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
708 c20-1GC 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords Grand Committee
Subjects
Disability Devolved matters Accountability Carers Administration Costs Health services Finance Expenditure EU law Health professions Local government NHS Patients Public consultation Staff Patients' rights Mental health services Standards Training Trade unions Research Social services Reorganisation Switzerland Local involvement networks
Legislation
Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk