Part of National Health Service (Amended Duties and Powers) Bill – in a Public Bill Committee at 11:00 am on 10 February 2015.
With this it will be convenient to discuss the following:
Amendment 37, in clause 1, page 1, line 12, at end add
“as far as is compatible with the liberties of the people of England and without any additional regulatory burden.”
Amendment 40, in clause 1, page 1, line 15, at end add—
“(c) nothing in this section shall be interpreted as entitling or requiring the Secretary of State to direct people in their personal conduct, nor provide unsolicited advice on diet or behaviour, nor to spend public funds on propaganda, nor to discriminate against specific foodstuffs, nor detrimentally to affect any lawful industry;”.
Amendment 1, in clause 1, page 2, leave out lines 1 to 8.
Amendment 41, in clause 1, page 2, line 2, leave out “general economic interest” and insert
“that ensures value for money”.
Amendment 39, in clause 1, page 2, line 3, leave out “social solidarity” and insert “medical necessity”.
Amendment 42, in clause 1, page 2, line 8, at end add
“subject to consultation with relevant local government bodies”.
Amendment 49, in clause 1, page 2, line 13, at end add
“or is a charge made to a person who is not entitled to free care by virtue of his immigration status.”
Amendment 50, in clause 2, page 2, line 16, leave out “social solidarity” and insert “medical necessity”.
Amendment 51, in clause 2, page 2, line 18, leave out “mutual cooperation”.
Amendment 52, in clause 2, page 2, line 19, leave out “social solidarity” and insert “medical necessity”.