olympics closing ceremony

[widge]

I really can't understand this criticism that the Danny Boyd production was left-wing especially about the NHS. Everybody use the NHS directly or indirectly. Yes,Labour introduced the NHS but the concept came from William Beveridge, a Tory! It was a joint effort except Labour's effort was a bit more than the Tories!

Rewriting history again James, tut, tut...........

In 1951, the Labour government introduced a charge for some dental treatment and for prescriptions for medicine. Aneurin Bevan resigned from the government in protest at this. Bevan wanted a free health service and nothing else.

[James Faro]

Rewriting history again James, tut, tut...........

In 1951, the Labour government introduced a charge for some dental treatment and for prescriptions for medicine. Aneurin Bevan resigned from the government in protest at this. Bevan wanted a free health service and nothing else.

You a fan of Aneurin Bevan and his principles, Peter?

[widge]

In a word yes. Comprehensiveness within available resources; universal access based on need and services free at the point of delivery – are very simple, clear and understandable principles. However, 60 years on our capabilities have expanded much faster than our resources and regrettably human nature has evolved so as to abuse anything that is free at the point of delivery.

I would prefer that you refer to me as widge as I don't know your real name and therefore can't reciprocate.