Kenneth Clarke announces public consultation on self-governing hospitals

Title

Kenneth Clarke announces public consultation on self-governing hospitals

Genre

Interview

TX Date

2 Jul 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:05:01

Description

Health Secretary Kenneth Clarke is interviewed by Sally Arthy on his new plans for the National Health Service. Up to eighty hospitals are expected to apply to be self-governing, with each being subject to a three-month public consultation period. Clarke also criticises Shadow Health Secretary Robin Cook for turning the issue into a yes or no debate.

Contributors

Kenneth Clarke; Sally Arthy

Keywords

Health services; NHS; Hospitals; Public consultations; Robin Cook; Hospital management; Hospital finance; Leaflets

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