60th Anniversary of the NHS - 20th Jun, 2008

Sian James has welcomed the 60th Anniversary of the NHS

"On 5 July 2008 the NHS marks its sixtieth anniversary. We should take time to say thank you to the wonderful staff who look after us when we need care and attention.

"I have been very pleased to sign Early Day Motion 1697 on the anniversary which reads:-

"That this House notes that 5th July 2008 will mark the 60th anniversary of the creation of the National Health Service (NHS); recognises the importance of its creation in helping to tackle one of the five giants highlighted in the Beveridge Report to be slain in post-war Britain; pays tribute to the Labour Government which faced down opposition to the creation of the NHS and introduced a healthcare system which to this day provides a comprehensive service free at the point of delivery; further recognises the many medical advances that have been made in the last 60 years and the significant improvements in public health as a consequence; and looks forward to the NHS continuing to pioneer new treatments and medical services so that people have access to first class healthcare throughout the United Kingdom."