HC Deb 25 November 2002 vol 395 cc138-9W
Tim Loughton

To ask the Secretary of State for Health when he will publish his mental health bill; and if he will make a statement. [83303]

Jacqui Smith

A draft Mental Health Bill and consultation document was published on 25 June 2002. The consultation exercise closed on 16 September and we are currently considering almost 2000 replies. We intend to introduce a Bill as soon as Parliamentary time allows.