Proceeding contribution from Lord Greaves (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

This is the first time that I have spoken in this Committee and I repeat my interest in this Bill as a member of a local authority. The noble and learned Lord’s Amendment 4 refers to the ““ultimate responsibility”” of the Secretary of State and, thereby, accountability to Parliament. At the moment, Members of Parliament and noble Lords can raised detailed issues relating to the NHS—for example, hospitals in MPs’ constituencies that might be under threat of closure or change. Would the noble and learned Lord’s amendment allow that practice to continue?

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 731 c732-3
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: View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk

Health and Social Care Bill

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