BUILDING ON BEST PRACTICE OF THE NHS

Early day motion 2138, tabled 10 May 2006 by David Anderson (Labour). Signed by 84 members.

That this House welcomes much of the Government's White Paper Our Health, Our Care, Our Say, as a genuine attempt to reform and improve the NHS; notes with concern however the financial crises recently faced by many NHS trusts which has resulted in the closure of departments and staff redundancies; believes that many of the proposed market style reforms such as preferential funding treatment for independent sector treatment centres, the high costs of private finance initiatives and the ongoing move towards outsourcing undermines the skills, knowledge and dedication of NHS staff who are experts in their fields; agrees that a period of stability within the NHS is essential and would be welcomed by staff and patients alike; and therefore calls on the Government to consult extensively and to build a genuine consensus with all stakeholders before implementing any further major NHS reforms.

Signatures by party: Labour 65, Liberal Democrat 14, Conservative 2, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Respect 1.