The challenges faced by the industry were debated, including the complex issue of how to prioritise development of molecules in a scenario where numerous targets and potential lead compounds now exist.
Examples of grouping decisions that were debated included the allocation of hand surgery to 'Forearm, wrist and hand' under orthopaedics rather than plastic or general surgery, and thyroid surgery to "Breast/endocrine" under general surgery, not ENT surgery.
Other critical points that have been debated include the reliance on probable or presumed determinants of health as effect indicators and what effect size can be regarded as relevant for population health.
A threat as serious as Isis, and a decision as serious as committing Australia's military to overseas combat, should be debated, including in the parliament.
Other issues to be debated include reform of the banking system, youth unemployment and the future of UK aviation policy.
On Tuesday a number of amendments were debated including one to give the National Trust for Jersey a loan.
Various proposals are being debated, including imposing a defense counsel on the former Yugoslav president or even releasing him temporarily.
Other measures being debated include biometric data in the passports of non-EU citizens – stored when they apply for a visa – to make their deportation easier.
Other proposals to be debated also include significantly boosting the EU's maritime patrol to help rescue migrants.
However, the legislation being debated also includes the foundations of a new system for limiting coverage of expensive care using evidence-based medicine.
