Originally Posted by Matt D (Post 35754011)

I always just assumed that Nigel scribbled it on the back of a fag packet?

Originally Posted by Maggy J (Post 35753894)

As long as there is transparency about whom in government is lobbying for private health insurance AND have shares in private health care...

Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35753905)

I'm sick of the NHS being held up as some kind of sacred cow that can't be touched.

I'm all for free at the point of need.

What goes on behind that shroud i don't really care as long as it is professional, cost effective and non-discriminatory.

We should explore all possibilities.

I'd start with taking control of the NHS away from the government (i'd do the same with education as well by the way). I'm sick of these two being used as political footballs every time. they are never left alone long enough to work properly.

An independant body (with oversight) should manage the NHS, and should be responsible to for setting spending within it. All goverment should be responsible for it raising the finances required. Same fior education.

Maybe then, the governement can concentrate on the economy and getting people back to work.