Books and Arts – 21 February 2013
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The Spectator
Thursday
Britain can’t afford an International Health Service
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Health tourism is raised every now again by politicians, but never has it been raised so forcefully by such a senior doctor. In this week’s Spectator, Professor J.Meirion Thomas, a consultant surgeon with the NHS and one of Britain’s leading cancer experts, speaks out about health tourism. He writes: I am frustrated at seeing the
Sunday
Bookbenchers: Anne McIntosh | 17 February 2013
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Anne McIntosh is the Conservative MP for the Thirsk and Malton constituency, as well as being Chair of the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Select Committee. She shares her favourite books with Spectator readers this weekend. 1) Which book is on your bedside table at the moment? It’s Headhunters by Jo Nesbo, and it’s actually in
Thursday
Nhs
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‘He died within budget.’
Dummies
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Ukip
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Horse
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Cow
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Dairy
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‘Is your outdoor, free range, farm-assured, locally sourced low-fat semi-skimmed milk from a cow?’
Parents
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‘I can’t wait to introduce you to my parents — they’ll so disapprove.’
Budget
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‘Let’s hope the gravy train’s replaced with a gravy bus service.’
Targets 2
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‘Are we on target to get rid of our targets?’
Skype 2
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‘I’m afraid I’ve been Skyping someone else.’
Screen
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Swan
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‘Take me to your Leda.’
Khatwoman
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‘Oh no — it’s Khatwoman.’
Inspectors
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Gun 2
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Energy 2
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‘Hello, the Low Energy Company...’
Budgie
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‘I’m not sure you’re quite suited to the job’