Rugby Conservatives are continuing their dialogue with voters in Rugby by holding regular surveys on national and topical issues. The surveys take place on the doorstep, over the telephone and in addition people can respond online at www.markpawsey.org.uk. The current topic is the state of the National Health Service and proposals for its future, with questions focusing on how it should be managed and what direction it’s funding and resources should take.
Mark Pawsey, Conservative Parliamentary Spokesman for Rugby, said: “The National Health Service will be a key priority for a future Conservative Government, and we are absolutely dedicated to ensuring that it continues to provide the service that is so vital for patients. David Cameron has stressed the party’s wholehearted commitment to the NHS and the principle of a healthcare system that is free at the point of use, based on need and not the ability to pay. One of the key challenges will be to make sure that funding reaches the front line, and is not tied up in petty bureaucracy.”
The survey asks:
· Do you believe the Conservatives are committed to the NHS?
· Should the Government be looking to make efficiency savings in the NHS?
· Is it appropriate for some services in the NHS to be provided by private companies?
· Do you believe patients should have more choice in where they are treated?
Mark added: “We have a precious resource here in Rugby in the form of St Cross Hospital. I am committed to ensuring that St Cross continues to provide local services for the people of Rugby. It is essential for patients to be able to be treated locally whenever possible and to have more choice over where they are treated.
“It’s really important for the Country that the NHS is given the time, attention and funding it needs in order to continue to treat those who need it most. Our policies will focus on managing the NHS efficiently, preserving local choice and ensuring that the service is able to meet the many challenges it faces.
“Our survey on the doorstep, on the phone and on the web at www.markpawsey.org.uk, is designed to find out the views held by Rugby people about the future of the health service.”
The survey will take place throughout the month of September.
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