Lib Dems slam public health cuts in Surrey
New figures released by the Department of Health show the Conservative Government is planning a £2.2m cut to the public health budget across Surrey.
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New figures released by the Department of Health show the Conservative Government is planning a £2.2m cut to the public health budget across Surrey.
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