Lords debates primary and community care
7 September 2022
On Thursday 8 September, members of the House of Lords debated the role of primary and community care in improving patient outcomes, and the need for reform.
Debate
Lord Patel (Crossbench), former President of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists, put forward the debate.
This was a general debate. During debates, members put their experience to good use to discuss current issues and draw the government's attention to concerns.
Members speaking
Members speaking in the debate included:
- Baroness Brinton (Liberal Democrat), former member of the House of Lords Equality Act 2010 and Disability Committee
- Lord Bethell (Conservative), former health minister
- Lord Kakkar (Crossbench), Professor of Surgery, University College London
- Baroness Pitkeathley (Labour), Vice President of Carers UK
Lord Kamall (Conservative), Parliamentary Under-Secretary (Department of Health and Social Care), responded on behalf of the government.
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Watch and read the debate
Find out more about the issues discussed on Parliament TV or read the Lords Hansard transcript.
Explore background information
Find out more about the issues the debate covers in the House of Lords Library briefing.
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