The Health Bill second reading – briefing from the King’s Fund

The King’s Fund has produced this briefing ahead of the second reading of the Health Bill in the House of Commons.

The King’s Fund welcomes the measures outlined in the new Health Bill to introduce a Constitution for the NHS; pilot direct payments for patients; require providers of NHS-funded care to produce annual quality accounts; and make further provisions on tobacco control.

Ahead of the Health Bill’s second reading in the House of Commons on Monday 8 June, they have some specific issues relating to the Health Bill that they raise and seek clarification on these during its passage.

(Published June 2009, 4 pages)