EFFECT OF COMPETITION IN THE NHS

Early day motion 597, tabled 17 October 2013 by Andrew George (Liberal Democrat). Signed by 4 members.

That this House welcomes the new report from the Centre for Health and Public Interest, The future of the NHS? Lessons from the market in social care in England, which demonstrates what happens to the quality of care and to the terms and conditions of the care workforce when competitive pressures are used to drive down costs; and calls on the Government to facilitate an open debate amongst health care professionals, patients and policy makers with the aim of developing informed mitigation strategies for our Health and Social Care Services.

Signatures by party: Liberal Democrat 2, Independent 1, Social Democratic and Labour Party 1.