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Health and Social Care Bill

My Lords, the total purpose of my Amendment 342 was to inject some momentum into the process of delivering these quality standards. I am much reassured by what the noble Earl has said. I think my noble friend’s point about directions for the national Commissioning Board is important. It can be misleading. I hope that the revelations of the noble Lord, Lord Owen, about the chairman of NICE’s past associations will do no damage to his reputation. I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment 342 withdrawn. Amendments 343 and 343A not moved. Amendment 343B had been withdrawn from the Marshalled List. Clause 231 agreed. Clauses 232 and 233 agreed. Clause 234 : Advice, guidance, information and recommendations Clause 234 : Advice, guidance, information and recommendations Amendment 344 not moved. Clause 234 agreed. Amendment 344ZA not moved. Clauses 235 to 239 agreed. Clause 240 : Additional functions Amendment 344A Clause 240 : Additional functions Amendment 344A Moved by