Clause 2 - Primary care trusts

Part of NHS Reform and Health Care – in a Public Bill Committee at 9:30 am on 29 November 2001.

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Photo of Oliver Heald Oliver Heald Shadow Spokesperson (Health) 9:30, 29 November 2001

We are getting into technical and legal areas, but I am trying to follow the Minister's argument. Is he seriously saying that the clause would impose a duty on the Secretary of State that he does not have the powers to achieve?