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Health and Social Care Act 2008

[As Introduced]
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This Act sets out the legal framework and standards for health and social care services in England. It gives regulators (like the Care Quality Commission) the power to inspect and enforce quality standards, ensuring patients receive safe and effective care across hospitals, care homes and community services.

Presented by Alan Johnson
supported by Lord Darzi of Denham.
✓ Passed into lawPublicLords
Official Ballot · The People's Chamber

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The people's count15 votes
100% Aye · 150% No · 0
MPs' votePassed without division
No division called, Third Reading carried on the voices.

Bill passage

Commons

  • 1st reading15 Nov 2007
  • 2nd reading26 Nov 2007
  • Committee stage8 Jan 2008
  • Report stage18 Feb 2008
  • 3rd reading18 Feb 2008

Lords

  • 1st reading19 Feb 2008
  • 2nd reading25 Mar 2008
  • Committee stage21 Apr 2008
  • Report stage16 Jun 2008
  • 3rd reading1 Jul 2008
Royal Assent21 Jul 2008