NHS database must go ahead, say MPs

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Confidentiality is an issue but is no reason to stop, says Commons health committee chairman

System will ultimately hold 60 million patient records The chairman of the House of Commons Health Committee has brushed aside the confidentiality fears that have delayed the £12.5bn NHS summary ...

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