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Proceeding contribution from Lord Maclennan of Rogart (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 25 October 2011. It occurred during Committee of the Whole House (HL) and Debate on bill on Health and Social Care Bill.


Health and Social Care Bill

My noble friend was a little cursory in dealing with Amendment 44 and the criticisms made by the noble Lord, Lord Hunt. Why he has not simply accepted the amendment of the noble Lords, Lord Walton of Detchant and Lord Patel, which seems to be all-embracing and to cover the entire spectrum of healthcare issues, in the light of the requirement, which is in the Bill, that the Secretary of State must continue the promotion in England of a comprehensive service designed to secure improvement? My noble friend spoke not of improvement, but of supporting existing services. That does not go far enough in the present circumstances.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
731 c716 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Accountability Health Health services Finance Education Health professions NHS Ministerial powers Staff Registration Standards Training Reform Research Monitor NHS Commissioning Board Health Education England Medical Education England
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12
Link
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