§ Mr. IllsleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what representations she has received(a) about and (b) calling for the banning of the use of electro-convulsive therapy on children under the age of 16 years.
§ Mr. BowisWe have received some such representations. The Royal College of Psychiatrists has advised us that it has updated its guidance on the use of electro-convulsive therapy. This guidance includes a series of recommendations on the use of electro-convulsive therapy in the treatment of young people.