Health Funding

Lord Harrison Excerpts

Thursday 9th July 2015 Lords Chamber

[Lord Prior of Brampton]

The noble Baroness raises a good question. This will be a crucial part of our consultation, which will take place very soon.

[Lord Harrison (Lab)]

Does the Minister not recognise that, as was the case in our recent debate on diabetes, wise investment in public spending on health can save billions later, not only in terms of the tragedies in the lives of people who experience suffering from something such as diabetes but also in the weight placed on the public purse to fund the health service?

[Lord Prior of Brampton]

I agree fully with the noble Lord. Early prevention is crucial, not just for diabetes but for a whole range of mental health issues as well, and prevention will remain a critical part of the five-year forward view.