A Bill to re-establish the Secretary of State's legal duty as to the National Health Service in England, Quangos and related bodies
House of Lords
17 May 2013
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This bill would re-establish the Secretary of State for Health’s legal duty to secure and oversee the National Health Service in England, including related bodies such as quangos. It sets out the government’s obligations to maintain and protect NHS services, clarifying responsibilities for funding, planning and governance in England.
The bill is at the 2nd reading in the Lords. It originated in the Lords with its first reading in May 2013; no further progress data is provided in the available documents.
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16 May 2013
First reading took place on 16 May. This stage is a formality that signals the start of the Bill's journey through the Lords.
Second reading - the general debate on all aspects of the Bill - is yet to be scheduled.
The 2013-14 session of parliament has prorogued and this Bill will make no further progress.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
