Scots called to back NHS in post-Yes Constitution

<p><em>MSPs should back a proposal to enshrine the NHS in the constitution of an independent Scotland, Health Secretary Alex Neil has said.</em></p><p><em>&nbsp;</em><br>Mr Neil called on all parties to back the commitment if there is a "Yes" vote to independence.&nbsp;He argued that the NHS in England was being "privatised" and Scotland faced spending cuts as a part of the UK.</p><p><br>Labour health spokesman Neil Findlay claimed that independence would mean "£6bn in cuts to public spending".&nbsp;Mr Neil made a statement to the Scottish Parliament in response to a question from Labour MSP Malcolm Chisholm, who asked about the consequences for the NHS of a "No" vote and a "Yes" vote in the referendum.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Healthcare right</strong></p>
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