§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State of Health what action he plans to take to ensure that, as the number of psychiatric nurses increases, a higher proportion focus on people with a severe mental illness. [31939]
§ Mr. BowisThe national health service executive has made it clear that is the responsibility of health authorities, in partnership with providers of mental health services, to ensure that appropriate services are provided for people with a severe mental illness, based upon an assessment of local need.