HC Deb 29 October 2002 vol 391 c746W
Miss McIntosh

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what recent representations he has received concerning the Mental Health Bill; and if he will make a statement. [76687]

Jacqui Smith

The Government published a draft Mental Health Bill and consultation document on 25 June. The consultation period ran for 12 weeks and ended on 16 September. We have received over 1,900 formal responses including letters from the public and hon. Members about issues raised in the Bill.