Hospital closures - Margaret Beckett reaction

Title

Hospital closures - Margaret Beckett reaction

Genre

Interview

TX Date

5 Apr 1995

Year of production

1995

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Duration

00:03:32

Description

Interview with shadow Health Secretary Margaret Beckett, about the handling of London hospital closure proposals by Health Secretary Virginia Bottomley. The proposals have been criticised by both sides of the House of Commons. The possible closure of Guy’s Hospital in London is commented on. Male interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Margaret Beckett

Keywords

Legislation; London; Government; Parliamentary bills; Health services; Conservative Party; NHS; Hospitals; Guy’s Hospital; Cabinet ministers; Virginia Bottomley

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