National Health Service

Part of Opposition Day – in the House of Commons at 9:35 pm on 5 July 1988.

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Photo of Mr Tony Newton Mr Tony Newton , Braintree 9:35, 5 July 1988

My aim was not to pick a quarrel with the right hon. Gentleman but to underline the important recognition that emerged in most of the speeches made on both sides of the House, including the speech made by my hon. Friend the Member for Wycombe (Mr. Whitney), that the problems of funding the Health Service emerged at an early stage—before the Labour Government had even left office. We must all acknowledge that point in discussing the problems that we face today.