Clause 81
Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill
4:00 pm
Alison Seabeck (PPS (Rt Hon Geoff Hoon, Minister of State), Foreign & Commonwealth Office; Plymouth, Devonport, Labour)
I understand the hon. Gentleman’s points—indeed, I made some of them myself on Second Reading. However, the voluntary sector is a complex beast. Some voluntary sector organisations are engaged in partnerships and deliver services, while others work within the community but none the less regard themselves as partners. I am not sure how the amendment can differentiate clearly or whether the requirement should be in the Bill or be covered by guidance.