Health Bill: committee stage
12 March 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Members of the House of Lords discussed possible changes to the Health Bill on the sixth day of committee stage on 11 March. Amendments discussed covered clause 23-29 of the Bill
- Lords Hansard: Health Bill
- Bills before Parliament: Health Bill
- House of Lords Library Note: Health Bill (PDF)
- About Parliament: Grand Committee
- Companion to the Standing Orders in the House of Lords: Proceedings in Grand Committee
- Briefing: Bills and how they become law (PDF)
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.