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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Hollins (Crossbench) in the House of Lords on Wednesday, 29 February 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Social Care Bill.

Health and Social Care Bill

My Lords, I have been reflecting on the amendment tabled by my noble friend Lady Finlay. I declare an interest as one of my daughters has one of the conditions that she mentioned in her speech. This lacuna must be addressed because the discretionary powers of clinical commissioning groups to apply the appropriateness test provide no assurance for those with these rare diseases. Today's debate shows that it is essential that this is addressed in the Bill. I hope that the Minister will be able to suggest a way in which perhaps a government amendment might be able to address this lacuna.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c1322 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Lords chamber
Subjects
Conditions of employment Accountability Charities Conflict of interests Health Health services Finance Fees and charges Education Governing bodies Health and safety Undocumented migrants Health professions Infectious diseases Health authorities HIV/AIDS Emergencies Migrants Dismissal Local government NHS Medical treatments Ministerial powers Recruitment Public appointments Prescription drugs Procurement Mental health services Overseas visitors Standards Water supply Training Reform Research Social services Travellers Fluoride Care Quality Commission Benzodiazepines NHS Commissioning Board Healthwatch England Public Health England National Institute for Health and Care Research Clinical commissioning groups
Legislation
Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12
Link
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