Health Bill: report stage
7 May 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
During the second and final day of report stage on the Health Bill, Members of the Lords discussed clauses 9-27 of the Bill which covered suggested changes including banning the display of tobacco products in shops and more.
- Lords Hansard: Health Bill
- Lords Divisions Analysis: view the results of votes on the Health Bill
- Bills before Parliament: Health Bill
- House of Lords Library Note: Health Bill (PDF)
- About Parliament: report stage
- Companion to the Standing Orders in the House of Lords: report stage
- Briefing: Bills and how they become law (PDF)
Third reading - a final chance to amend the Bill - takes place on 12 May. 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.