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MPs debated NHS sustainability and transformation plans

14 September 2016 (updated on 14 September 2016)

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MPs debated NHS sustainability and transformation plans in the House of Commons on Wednesday 14 September.

Shadow Secretary of State for Health, Diane Abbott, opened the debate for the Opposition.

Minister of State for Health, Mr Philip Dunne, responded on behalf of the Government.

MPs voted against the motion on NHS sustainability and transformation plans by 280 to 195.

Related information

House of Commons Library analysis

The House of Commons Library produces briefing papers to inform MPs and their staff of key issues. The papers contain factual information and a range of opinions on each subject, and aim to be politically impartial.

The Library has published a briefing paper for the debate on NHS sustainability and transformation plans which provides a summary of the issues and links to Parliamentary and press coverage.

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The Opposition generally use them to raise questions of policy and administration. Frequently, two separate subjects are debated on an opposition day.

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