§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health which schemes for the provision of services for psychiatric patients have been approved under the private finance initiative. [1032]
§ Mr. HoramSeven schemes providing services for psychiatric patients have been approved under the private finance initiative. Four of these schemes have been completed, one is under way and two are negotiating contract signature. They are
Tees health authority: residential accommodation for elderly and mental ill patients. Capital value: £2.0 million. (Completed).North Bedfordshire health authority: residential accommodation for elderly severely mentally ill patients. Capital value: £1.4 million. (Completed).Brent and Harrow health authority: residential accommodation for elderly mentally ill patients. Capital value: £2.1 million. (Completed).Merton, Sutton and Wandsworth health authority: residential accommodation for elderly mentally ill patients. Capital value: £1.0 million. (Completed).Barnet Health NHS trust: residential accommodation for elderly mentally ill patients. Capital value: £1.5 million. (Under way).Leeds Community and Mental Health Services Teaching NHS trust: north west community unit for elderly mentally ill patients. Capital value: £2.5 million. (Approved but not yet under way).Leeds Community and Mental Health Services Teaching NHS trust: west central community unit for elderly mentally ill patients. Capital value: £2.5 million. (Approved but not yet under way).
§ Mr. David Atkinson:To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he expects to publish his Green Paper on the future management of mental health services; and if he will make a statement. [1063]
§ Mr. BurnsMuch progress has been made in developing and implementing policies for the delivery of comprehensive health and social care services to people with mental illness, but concerns are now being expressed that particular structural and organisational barriers may be impeding further progress. We are therefore examining the legal and other structural obstacles which might be inhibiting effective working between agencies and will shortly be issuing a consultation document seeking views on which options for change would be most supported by those working in the mental health field and by service users.