Health and Care Bill – in the House of Commons at 10:13 pm on 22 November 2021.
Amendments made: 25, page 125, line 26, at end insert—
“3A The constitution must prohibit a person from appointing someone as a member (“the candidate”) if they consider that the appointment could reasonably be regarded as undermining the independence of the health service because of the candidate’s involvement with the private healthcare sector or otherwise.”
This amendment prevents the appointment of a member of an integrated care board if they could reasonably be regarded as undermining the independence of the NHS because of their involvement in the private healthcare sector or otherwise.
Amendment 26, page 126, line 14, at beginning insert “at least”.
This amendment makes it clear that the constitution of an ICB may provide for more than one member to be nominated by NHS trusts and NHS foundation trusts.
Amendment 27, page 126, line 19, at beginning insert “at least”.
This amendment makes it clear that the constitution of an ICB may provide for more than one member to be nominated by primary medical service providers.
Amendment 28, page 126, line 24, at beginning insert “at least”.—(Edward Argar.)
This amendment makes it clear that the constitution of an ICB may provide for more than one member to be nominated by local authorities.
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