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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Meacher (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Monday, 9 November 2009. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health Bill [HL].


Health Bill [HL]

14A: Insert the following new Clause- "Private health care (1) Section 44 (private health care) of the National Health Service Act 2006 (c. 41) is amendment as follows. (2) In subsection (2)- (a) after "is not greater than" insert "- (a)"; (b) at end insert "or (b) 1.5% of the total income of the NHS foundation trust, whichever is the greater." (3) After subsection (2) insert- (2A) The power conferred by subsection (1) must be exercised subject to the principle that the provision of goods and services in return for private charges must in all circumstances be in the interests of the National Health Service." Not moved. Motion agreed. Motion on Amendment 15 Moved by


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
714 c640 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Health services NHS Ophthalmic services Mental health services NHS foundation trusts Private patients Visual impairment Standards Sales Young people Regulation Tobacco Monitor Vending machines
Legislation
Health Bill (HL) 2008-09
Link
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