Role of the NHS
26 June 2009 (updated on 22 April 2010)
Members of the Lords debated the NHS’s role in learning from and promoting medical and scientific research, clinical teaching, health care delivery and social enterprise and cohesion on 25 June
Members with experience and expertise as doctors, nurses, scientific advisors, NHS management and patients spoke about subjects including regulation, research, funding, ethics and standards.
- Lords Hansard: NHS
- Video & Audio: NHS
- Parliament News: Lords debate: role of the NHS
- About Parliament: Debates
- Companion to the Standing Orders of the House of Lords: Debates
In the House of Lords Members may table questions for debate, usually up to two hours and a half, on a specific issue or matter of concern. A minister responds on behalf of the Government.