Health and Social Care Bill (Programme) (No. 2)

Grahame Morris Excerpts

Tuesday 21st June 2011 Commons Chamber

[John Healey]

I do not normally quote the hon. Gentleman’s party leader, but a few weeks ago, the Deputy Prime Minister said:

“It is very important that MPs, who represent millions of patients up and down the country, have the opportunity to really look at the details that we are proposing…I have always said that it is best to take our time to get it right rather than move too fast and risk getting the details wrong.”

The Prime Minister has stopped listening to the Deputy Prime Minister, and that is exactly the mistake the Government are making with the motion.

[Grahame M. Morris (Easington) (Lab)]

Does my right hon. Friend agree that despite the Conservatives saying that they are against cherry-picking, that is exactly what they are doing? They are cherry-picking the elements to be referred to the Bill Committee. Clause 60, for example, which deals with Monitor and the regulation of the NHS, is not included. There are so many inconsistencies in the Bill.

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[Grahame M. Morris (Easington) (Lab)]

I am very grateful, Mr Deputy Speaker. I call for the motion to be opposed.