Health and Social Care (Community Health and Standards) Bill

Part of the debate – in the House of Lords at 11:45 am on 9 October 2003.

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Photo of Lord Clement-Jones Lord Clement-Jones Liberal Democrat 11:45, 9 October 2003

I thank the Minister for his response. This is only a very small crack in the edifice but nevertheless it shows that the Government are actively thinking about the shape of the governance structure. It was a rococo piece of the architecture which is no longer usefully required. However, I say to the noble Lord, Lord Lipsey, that it certainly is not the make or break of this particular set of provisions and I remain just as pessimistic as before. But, in the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw Amendment No. 27.