HC Deb 03 November 1998 vol 318 cc555-6W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what plans he has to improve mental health provision. [57442]

Mr. Jon Owen Jones

My plans will be influenced by two complementary Welsh Office projects whose findings will shortly be available to me. The first address the future direction of adult mental health services in Wales. And the second assesses the effectiveness of the present Mental Health Strategy. These reports will help inform the development of services in Wales.

Departmental officials also remain in close touch with the Department of Health on work being carried out on the National Strategic Framework on Mental Health in England.