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Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Act 2017

Originating House

House of Commons

Last Updated

28 April 2017

In Plain English

AI-generated

The Health Service Medical Supplies (Costs) Act 2017 is a law about who bears the costs of certain medical supplies used by the NHS. It was introduced in the House of Commons, received Royal Assent and became law, and included a Lords amendment that the Commons chose to disagree with in March 2017.

Key Points

Governs costs of medical supplies used by the NHS.
Originated in the House of Commons and eventually became law after Royal Assent.
A Lords Amendment was proposed to change the bill, which the Commons disagreed with on 15 March 2017 (division: 288 Aye to 241 No).
Cross-party voting patterns showed Conservatives and some smaller parties in favour, while Labour and several opposition groups opposed the measure.

Progress

The bill has completed its passage and received Royal Assent, so it is now law.

Voting

On the Lords Amendment motion to disagree, the division was 288 Aye to 241 No. The Conservatives (and a few others) supported the bill, while Labour and several opposition parties opposed.

Who is affected?

NHS patients and their familiesNHS staff and cliniciansNHS trusts, commissioning bodies and other NHS providersManufacturers and suppliers of medical equipment and medical suppliesTaxpayers and the public purse

Generated 21 February 2026

How Parties Are Voting

Based on 1 recorded vote • Sorted by % Aye

ConservativeGenerally For

54 / 0

Reform UKGenerally For

3 / 0

Democratic Unionist PartyGenerally For

2 / 0

Labour (Co-op)Generally Against

0 / 93

Scottish National PartyGenerally Against

0 / 4

Liberal DemocratGenerally Against

0 / 2

Plaid CymruGenerally Against

0 / 1

IndependentGenerally Against

0 / 1

SpeakerMixed

0 / 0

Sinn FéinMixed