§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what progress has been made in reducing the mortality rate from suicide since his target was set. [35499]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 12 February 2002]: I refer the hon. Member to the reply I gave him on 23 October 2001, Official Report, column 147W.
§ Mr. HealdTo ask the Secretary of State for Health whether a date has been set to launch the suicide prevention strategy. [35506]
§ Jacqui Smith[holding answer 12 February 2002]: We expect to publish a draft national suicide prevention strategy for public consultation in spring 2002, followed by the final agreed strategy around July 2002.