HL Deb 05 October 1998 vol 593 cc69-70WA
Lord Campbell of Croy

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether a review of Scottish legislation on mental health is to be undertaken on lines similar to the review of the Mental Health Act 1983 announced in July for England and Wales. [HL3289]

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Scottish Office (Lord Sewel)

A review of mental health legislation in Scotland is proposed, and the arrangements for it will be announced in due course.