Clause 1 - Duty on the Secretary of State to promote comprehensive health service based on social solidarity

Part of National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 11:15 am on 10 February 2015.

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Photo of Stephen Metcalfe Stephen Metcalfe Conservative, South Basildon and East Thurrock 11:15, 10 February 2015

I am listening carefully to my hon. Friend’s very informative and enlightening speech. This concept of social solidarity was expanded on by Emile Durkheim, but in my reading of what he said, it seems a slightly woolly concept. It is more ethereal than something that could be referred to in a court of law. That is why I have great sympathy with my hon. Friend’s point and would support his amendments.