Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt gains powers to shut good hospitals without consultation

Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt gains powers to shut good hospitals without consultation
Jeremy Hunt, the Health Secretary, is to acquire sweeping powers to shut down local hospitals at short notice even if they are performing strongly. The Independent

See also:

• MPs grant powers to close local hospitals BBC News
• Concessions on hospital closures stave off Commons rebellion The Guardian
• Clauses 118 and 119 of Care Bill will allow an "aerial view" response to provider failure NHS Confederation