Further written evidence to be reported to the House
Health and Social Care Bill
10:00 am
Anne Milton (Shadow Minister, Health; Guildford, Conservative)
What you said highlights the absolute need for clarity. Such a series of events is rare. The LGA’s misunderstanding of the existing situation in itself gives rise to considerable cause for concern, because when such issues come up, they do so suddenly. Absolute clarity about the role, and how advice will flow among JPs, local authorities and directors of public health, would be crucial.