Stephen Dorrell MP new chair of health select committee – RCN response

Published: 11 June 2010

The Royal College of Nursing today responded to news that former health secretary Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP has been elected new Chair of the Health Select Committee. Dr Peter Carter, Chief Executive & General Secretary of the Royal College of Nursing (RCN) said:
 
“The RCN has a good relationship with Rt Hon Stephen Dorrell MP going back a number of years and we welcome his appointment as Chair of the Health Select Committee. Mr Dorrell brings with him a wealth of experience from his time as Health Secretary and we believe this will be extremely useful in steering the Committee’s work. 

“During this challenging economic period it will be important that policy decisions, and the NHS itself, come under the right level of scrutiny. We look forward to meaningful and positive engagement with the Health Select Committee to make sure the nursing voice is heard.”

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