Health Bill: committee stage
10 March 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Members of the House of Lords discussed possible changes to the Health Bill during the fifth day of committee stage on 9 March. Amendments suggested covered clauses 19-21 of the Bill, which included banning tobacco displays in shops
- Lords Hansard: Health Bill
- Bills before Parliament: Health Bill
- House of Lords Library Note: Health Bill (PDF)
- About Parliament: Committee stage
- Briefing: Bills and how they become law (PDF)
- Glossary: Amendments
Line by line examination of the Bill takes place during committee stage – every suggested change can be discussed and votes can happen. Any Member of the Lords can take part.
The Health Bill aims to improve the quality of NHS care and services and to improve public health.