Moved by
Lord Hunt of Kings Heath
89: After Clause 16, insert the following new Clause—
“Reports on transfer of NHS responsibilities to local government
(1) A Minister of the Crown must prepare reports on proposals for the transfer of NHS functions to local authorities, combined metropolitan authorities, combined county authorities, and mayors as established under sections 15 to 20 of the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016 (combined and local authorities).
(2) The first report in relation to subsection (1) must be made within 12 months of the passing of this Act.
(3) Subsequent reports in relation to subsection (1) must be made at 24-month intervals following publication of the first report.”
Member’s explanatory statement
This amendment and another in this location in the name of Lord Hunt of Kings Heath are probing amendments designed to explore the Government’s commitment to transferring NHS responsibilities to local government as envisaged in the Cities and Local Government Devolution Act 2016.