HC Deb 04 November 1980 vol 991 c526W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department what changes he intends to make to section 65 of the Mental Health Act 1959 in view of the recent decision of the European Commission on Human Rights.

Mr. Brittan

The report in question has not yet been published, but the matter has been referred to the European Court of Human Rights. Decisions on any Government action must await the judgement of the court.