Clause 3 - GENERAL DUTY OF REGULATOR
Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill
2:30 pm
Mr Peter Atkinson (Hexham, Conservative)
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following amendments:
No. 107, in
clause 3, page 2, line 2, leave out from 'functions' to end of line and insert
'in order to secure that NHS foundation trusts have the freedom from external constraints needed to enable them to offer health care services which are enhanced in terms of their volume and quality, and in a manner not inconsistent with'.
No. 244, in
clause 3, page 2, line 2, leave out 'consistent with' and insert 'in pursuance of'.
No. 200, in
clause 3, page 2, line 5, at end add
'and shall have a duty to safeguard the best interests of the NHS as a whole'.
No. 245, in
clause 3, page 2, line 5, at end add
'and that is consistent with the principles of fairness and of universal coverage'.
No. 123, in
clause 3, page 2, line 5, at end add—
'(2) In performing his duties under this Act, the regulator must have regard to such of the following as appear to him to be relevant in the circumstances—
(a) the principles under which regulatory activities should be transparent, accountable, proportionate, consistent and targeted only at cases where action is needed,
(b) the different needs and interests of persons using NHS services and, in particular, of the different interests of children, and of those living in rural and urban areas; and
(c) the principles set out in the Compact between Government and the voluntary sector and the codes of practice set out under it.'.