PARLIAMENTARY WRITTEN QUESTION
Mental Health Act 1983 Independent Review (19 May 2021)
Question Asked
To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, if he will publish his plans to reform the Mental Health Act.
Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)
Asked by:
Dr Rosena Allin-Khan (Labour)
Answer
On 13 January, we published the white paper ‘Reforming the Mental Health Act’.
The public consultation period on the white paper closed on 21 April. We are now analysing the consultation responses from the public and stakeholders. We will respond to the consultation this year, as part of our continuing work to develop a new Mental Health Bill.
Answered by:
Ms Nadine Dorries (Conservative)
26 May 2021
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