In exercising functions in relation to the health service, the Secretary of State must have regard to the need to reduce inequalities between the people of England with respect to the benefits that they can obtain from the health service.
Section 1C: Duty as to reducing inequalities
National Health Service Act 2006 · 2006 c. 41View on legislation.gov.uk
Part 1: Promotion and provision of the health service in England
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