Part of Health and Social Care (Re-Committed) Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 3:00 pm on 14 July 2011.
The amendments are about what happens if HealthWatch England fails to perform its functions. They are part of a series of amendments, which we have considered and will continue to return to during the remainder of today’s sitting. They ensure that the Secretary of State has intervention powers in the event of significant failure, and that his overarching duties to promote a comprehensive health service can be given effect by that ability to intervene.