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65TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL HEALTH SERVICE

Early day motion 248, tabled 13 June 2013 by Valerie Vaz (Labour). Signed by 29 members.

That this House celebrates the 65th anniversary of the National Health Service on 5 July 2013; notes the role Aneurin Bevan, Minister of Health in 1948, had in creating a healthcare system that reinforces the principle of health provision free at point of use; further notes the role of all doctors, nurses and other staff who work and have worked for the NHS during this time had in providing this unique healthcare system; and calls on the Government to protect this valued institution for future generations.

Signatures by party: Labour 16, Social Democratic and Labour Party 3, DUP 2, Independent 2, Liberal Democrat 2, Alliance 1, Conservative 1, Green 1, Respect 1.