Committee (1st Day)

Part of Health and Social Care Bill – in the House of Lords at 7:45 pm on 25 October 2011.

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Photo of Lord Davies of Stamford Lord Davies of Stamford Labour 7:45, 25 October 2011

It seems to me that the text of the amendment put forward by the noble Baroness, Lady Williams, differs from the Government's position in the Bill in that it makes it absolutely clear that the Secretary of State has the duty to intervene. That is stronger wording, and I just wonder why the Government cannot accept it.