Draft Mental Health Bill (Hansard, 31 October 2002)

HC Deb 31 October 2002 vol 391 c935W 935W

§ Mrs. Helen Clark
To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will recommend that the Draft Mental Health Bill be considered a Special Standing Committee. [74876]

§ Jacqui Smith
The Government would look favourably on the idea of referring the Bill to a Special Standing Committee, as this would be helpful to examine the Bill in detail and enable us to take further evidence from many parties.