Health and social care bill
Monday, 21 Jul 2008 00:00
"My government is committed to providing a healthcare system organised around the needs of the patient. Legislation will be introduced to create a stronger health and social care regulator with a remit to ensure clean and safe services and high quality care."
This bill is designed to put power for the health service in the hands of patients and staff and improve patient treatment.
First reading (Commons): November 15th 2007
Second reading (Commons): November 26th 2007
Committee stage (Commons): January 8th, 24th 2008
Report stage and third reading (Commons): February 18th 2008
First reading (Lords): February 19th 2008
Second reading (Lords): March 25th 2008
Committee stage (Lords): April 21st, 29th and 30th, May 6th, 12th, 14th, 21st and 22nd 2008
Report state (Lords): June 16th and 24th 2008
Third reading (Lords): July 1st 2008
Ping-pong: July 15th 2008
Royal assent: July 21st 2008