MPs debate NHS and social care funding
11 January 2017 (updated on 11 January 2017)
MPs debated NHS and social care funding in the House of Commons on Wednesday 11 January. The subject of the debate was chosen by the Opposition.
The debate was moved by Shadow Minister for Health, Jonathan Ashworth. Health Minister Philip Dunne responded on behalf of the Government.
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