Health & Social Care Bill Options

[Cognosco]

According to the NWN Richard Benyon has refused a debate over the NHS Health Bill with Newbry Labour party spokesperson Richard Garvie. David Rendell has offered to take part but it would appear that the local MP is not prepared to debate this very important issue. He has stated he will talk with any constituents who may have concerns at his office.

Thoughts?

Surprised there has been not debate on the forum over such a very important topic.

[NWNREADER]

According to the NWN Richard Benyon has refused a debate over the NHS Health Bill with Newbry Labour party spokesperson Richard Garvie. David Rendell has offered to take part but it would appear that the local MP is not prepared to debate this very important issue. He has stated he will talk with any constituents who may have concerns at his office.

Thoughts?

Surprised there has been not debate on the forum over such a very important topic.

Such an event would merely regress into a quagmire of politicking, with no decent information. Better to go to the MP Surgery and ask him direct - always assuming the interested person knows what the Bill says......

[Cognosco]

Such an event would merely regress into a quagmire of politicking, with no decent information. Better to go to the MP Surgery and ask him direct - always assuming the interested person knows what the Bill says......

Are you implying that it is too difficult for the average person to understand the bill therefore not worth debating to help elucidate the issues involved and what it may mean to the future of the NHS?

[NWNREADER]

Are you implying that it is too difficult for the average person to understand the bill therefore not worth debating to help elucidate the issues involved and what it may mean to the future of the NHS?

No. Please don't start a fight in an empty room....
I suspect Mr B will have had a full brief on the Bill whereas many will have only seen the media interpretations. Anyone seeking to question the MP would be advised to have a decent understanding of the whole Bill otherwise he will not be troubled. That has nothing to do with ability, only preparation.

[Squelchy]

I suspect Mr B will have had a full brief on the Bill whereas many will have only seen the media interpretations. Anyone seeking to question the MP would be advised to have a decent understanding of the whole Bill otherwise he will not be troubled. That has nothing to do with ability, only preparation.

Then why not explain it in public? What's he afraid of if he's fully briefed?

I'm sure your heart's in the right place place but sometimes your forelock-tugging simply gets in the way of your arguments.