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Proceeding contribution from Baroness Masham of Ilton (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, in supporting these amendments, I want just to say that many demands are made on local authorities. If the Bill becomes law, they will have added responsibilities for public health. The control of infectious diseases is vital. We have increasing levels of drug resistance in conditions such as tuberculosis and sexually transmitted infections. We have the problems of alcohol and drug abuse. Food poisoning is always a risk. One never knows what new infection is around the corner—one has only to look at the recent very worrying virus in lambs. We need senior officers of public health because they are the important link between health and local authorities. They need to be in senior positions and to have a clear voice.

Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
735 c1352 
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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