The Health and Social Care Committee will hold an evidence session next week into the legislation for abolishing NHS England and reforming local commissioning.
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\r\nThe expert witnesses are likely to be asked about the proposals\u202Fto merge the\u202FHealth Service Safety Investigations Body (HSSIB), an independent body that investigates failings in NHS services, into the Care Quality Commission.
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