David Cameron's late son Ivan dragged into NHS debate The House of Lords will resume debate on the NHS bill today after more than a year of political wrangling. In a statement, Lord Owen said: "David Cameron should remember the words he spoke about the NHS during the election. Most of those who work in the health service were aware of his own late son's illness and felt that when he spoke about the NHS not having any more top down reorganisations, he carried the conviction of someone who had real experience of what the NHS represented in British life. Ministers have tabled more than 100 technical amendments to the plans, which will give GPs and other health professionals control of up to £65 billion of NHS spending. Andrew Lansley, the Health Secretary, faces opposition from the British Medical Association and other groups. Yesterday, a No 10 aide was quoted as saying that Mr Lansley should be "taken outside and shot" over his handling of the reforms. Labour demanded an inquiry over the remarks. The Prime Minister insisted he has the highest regard for Mr Lansley. Peers are demanding an internal "risk register" which sets out advice on the potential drawbacks of the legislation before they will for the reforms. Ministers are refusing to release the information. A poll of British Medical Journal readers yesterday found 90 per cent believed the reforms should be scrapped.