§ Mr. Kirkwoodasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what further consultation period he plans for the drafting of the Mental Health Act Commission code of practice.
§ Mrs. CurrieOfficials are considering the extensive comments received in the consultation on the Mental Health Act Commission draft, which ended in June. There will be further consultation before my right hon. Friend presents a definitive code to Parliament for approval prior to publication. The period for this further consultation has not yet been settled.