"I realise that the Secretary of State was not in office when the TSA process was started in the South London Healthcare NHS Trust, but he did accept the report of the administrator and, of course, appealed against the High Court decision that found against him. Will he clarify and …..." Jim Dowd - View Speech
"Why does the Secretary of State find it so difficult to realise that he is not above the law? Both the Court of Appeal and the High Court have made it plain that his flagrant disregard for the law in trying to destroy Lewisham hospital cannot stand. Why does he …..." Jim Dowd - View Speech
"It is a pleasure to follow the hon. Member for Southport (John Pugh), who always makes thoughtful contributions.
I congratulate those Members who tabled this motion, to which I was happy to add my name. I am grateful to the Backbench Business Committee for agreeing to this debate, but, like …..." Jim Dowd - View Speech
"How can sums be ring-fenced if at the same time the Department insists on a 1% surplus—that is, money that cannot be spent?..." Jim Dowd - View Speech