HC Deb 21 May 1991 vol 191 cc459-60W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if it is his intention to introduce legislative provisions akin to those contained in the Criminal Procedure (Insanity and Unfitness to Plead) Bill; and if he will make a statement.

Lord James Douglas-Hamilton

My hon. Friend keeps under review the law on mentally disturbed offenders in Scotland, and in that context will consider the implications of any changes to the law in this area which may be enacted for England and Wales.