The Ministry of Health Act 1919 was an Act of Parliament which established for the first time in the United Kingdom a
Minister of Health A health minister is the member of a country's government typically responsible for protecting and promoting public health and providing welfare and other social security services.
Some governments have separate ministers for mental health.
Coun ...
.
It also established the
Consultative Council on National Health Insurance
The Consultative Council on National Health Insurance was established under the Ministry of Health Act 1919 along with the National Health Insurance Joint Committee.
Sir Thomas Neill was chair until 1924 and was knighted for his services in the 1 ...
, the
Consultative Council on Medical and Allied Services
The Consultative Council on Medical and Allied Services was established under the Ministry of Health Act 1919 along with the Consultative Council on National Health Insurance.
Bertrand Dawson was the first chair.
There were disagreements in the c ...
, the Consultative Council on Local Health Administration and the Consultative Council on General Health Questions. Separate provision was made for consultative arrangements in Wales and Ireland.
Christopher Addison
Christopher Addison, 1st Viscount Addison, (19 June 1869 – 11 December 1951), was a British medical doctor and politician. A member of the Liberal and Labour parties, he served as Minister of Munitions during the First World War and was late ...
was the first minister appointed.
Its role was to 'take all such steps as may be desirable to secure the preparation, effective carrying out and co-ordination of measures conducive to the health of the people'.
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Text of the act
United Kingdom Acts of Parliament 1919
Acts of the Parliament of the United Kingdom concerning healthcare