Lord Darzi, Minister of State for Health addressed over 400 Fellows and guests on Monday 12 November 2007. His lecture was entitled 'Innovations in Surgery' and also covered aspects of the NHS Review. Baroness Finlay, President of the RSM hosted the event, Sir Barry Jackson, a Past President of the RSM introduced Lord Darzi, Mr Andrew McIrvine, President of the Section of Surgery, gave the Vote of Thanks and Miss Maureen July, a patient of Lord Darzi, gave an additional vote of thanks. The event was organised by the RSM's Development Office which is responsible for the Society's philanthropic activities.