Proceeding contribution from Lord Lester of Herne Hill (Liberal Democrat) in the House of Lords on Tuesday, 13 March 2012. It occurred during Debate on bill on Health and Social Care Bill.

Health and Social Care Bill

Before my noble friend replies, perhaps I may have a go as well? The problem is that the more specific the amendment, the more the Latin maxim applies that says that, by expressing something, you are deemed to exclude something else. Therefore there is a great danger in ambiguous specificity.

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Type: Proceeding contribution
Reference: 736 c240
Session: 2010-12
Chamber / Committee: House of Lords chamber
Subjects: Children Codes of practice Care homes Competition Ancillary staff Health Health services Finance Human rights Drugs Health professions Home care services General Social Care Council Local government Medical treatments Patients Protection Property transfer Pharmacy Older people Mergers Nurses Staff Mental health services Negligence National Institute for Health and Care Excellence Registration Standards Vulnerable adults Training Regulation Safety Reform Social services Social workers Risk assessment Health and Social Care Information Centre Health Professions Council Monitor Physiology National Patient Safety Agency Clinical commissioning groups Health and Care Professions Council Healthcare assistants
Legislation: Health and Social Care Bill 2010-12
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Health and Social Care Bill

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