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Proceeding contribution from Paul Burstow (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Commons on Wednesday, 7 September 2011. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Social Care (Re-committed) Bill.

[2nd Allocated Day]

No, he will not have powers of direction. Of course, powers of direction are not subject to any form of parliamentary scrutiny and can be issued by a Secretary of State on their fiat. In future, this House, through regulations, will be able to look at and agree to—or not—standing rules that in most effects will have the ability to direct clinical commissioning groups and the NHS commissioning board on a wide range of matters. I direct the hon. Gentleman to clause 17, which sets those out at great length.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
532 c402 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Complaints Disclosure of information Abortion Advisory services Counselling Health Health services Fees and charges Health professions General practitioners Local government Private sector NHS Ministerial responsibility Procurement Primary care trusts Training Social services Vocational education Care Quality Commission Cord blood Marie Stopes International British Pregnancy Advisory Service NHS Commissioning Board
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk