HC Deb 17 June 2003 vol 407 cc211-2W
Mrs. Browning

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what representations she has received asking her to introduce mental capacity legislation; and if she will make a statement. [119803]

Mr. Lammy

I have received many such representations from Members of Parliament, members of the public, representative organisations and others. Recently, members of the Making Decisions Alliance have been lobbying the Department and we have received over 7,800 postcards in support of legislation. My Department is currently preparing a draft Mental Incapacity Bill for publication, based on our Policy Statement 'Making Decisions'. We will introduce legislation when parliamentary time allows.

Mrs. Browning

To ask the Parliamentary Secretary, Department for Constitutional Affairs, what plans the Department has to draft a Bill on mental capacity. [119806]

Mr. Lammy

My Department is currently preparing a draft Mental Incapacity Bill for publication, based on our Policy Statement 'Making Decisions'. We will introduce legislation when parliamentary time allows.