§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made by the mental health task force towards its strategic objective of developing a vision of the shape of the market for mental health services in years to come.
§ Mr. BowisOn 4 October 1993, a conference was held at the Queen Elizabeth II conference centre, London on "Mental Health—Visions for the Future". It was organised jointly by the National Association of Health Authorities and Trusts, the Association of Directors of Social Services and the Mental Health Task Force. I gave the keynote address and over 200 health service managers and others attended.
The task force support group, which includes many of the major interests in the field, held a seminar in November which sought to anticipate developments in mental health services over the next 20 years. The issues identified by participants and suggestions for further work during 1994 are being considered.
§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health when she will publish the report of the review of mental health nursing.