NHS Funding Act 2020

Key Points

• Originated in the House of Commons and became law after passing both Houses and receiving Royal Assent on 16 March 2020.
• Three English Grand Committee proposals (New Clause 4 and Amendments 2 and 3) were debated and defeated in voting.
• Votes and party positions showed broad cross-party support for the principle among Labour, Liberal Democrats, Independents and Your Party, but opposition from the Conservative Party.
• Lords stage included a committee that was negatived, before the bill proceeded to final readings and Royal Assent.
• The Act concerns funding for the NHS in England as part of healthcare policy.

Progress

The bill has completed its passage and is now law, having received Royal Assent on 16 March 2020.

Voting

In the Legislative Grand Committee votes on 4 February 2020, three amendments were defeated: New Clause 4 (162 Aye, 293 No), Amendment No. 3 (161 Aye, 298 No) and Amendment No. 2 (163 Aye, 300 No). Party positions showed Labour (including Co‑op), Liberal Democrats, Independents and Your Party broadly supporting the bill, while the Conservative Party opposed it.