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Richmond upon Thames Liberal Democrats:Covering the constituencies of Twickenham and Richmond Park |
Burstow on the NHS Bill
March 11, 2011 11:40 AM
• [Mar 10] Paul Burstow* writes: THIS is the first spring conference since we entered Government. In all the years I've been a Liberal Democrat I've never known of such a potentially explosive spring conference. Or at least that's what the media would have you believe. Debating policy is part of our DNA. And it shouldn't change now that we're in Government. This spring conference we'll be debating the coalition's proposals to update the NHS. And unlike in the media, it won't be a case of who shouts loudest wins.
. . The proposals that will be debated at conference on Saturday have progressed significantly since the White Paper was first published last summer. The Health and Social Care Bill now gives local communities a vital role shaping commissioning decisions, increased scrutiny powers for local authorities, and measures to end to Labour's bias towards the private sector. All of these proposals, in one form or another have been debated and discussed at party conference over the years. This Saturday conference will once again provide members with an opportunity to have their voices heard. I for one will be listening to what they have to say.
* MP for Sutton and Cheam and Minister of State (Care Services), Health
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