"We need to get more money in the NHS, but we also need to spend that money far better if we are to create the first class health service that Britain deserves, " he said.

BBC: Hague sets out NHS revival plan

The chairman of the ODA John Armitt said the velodrome would be a "world-class cycling venue with a record-breaking track for events in 2012 and the legacy of first-class facilities to help create the next generation of Olympic champions".

BBC: Building work begins on velodrome

Doing so would create the least amount of competition for the first round of reimbursement claims, and would thus give class members in the reimbursement group the best chance at having their claims satisfied in full.

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