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Written question asked by Steve Webb (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 16 February 2006, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 February 2006. It was answered by Jane Kennedy (Labour) on Friday, 3 March 2006 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Counsellors/Psychotherapists

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans she has to consult the voluntary sector in drawing up plans for the regulation of counsellors and psychotherapists.
Answer

As with the introduction of statutory regulation of any aspirant professional group, the Health Act 1999 requires a three-month public consultation before the appropriate legislation for regulation can be laid before Parliament.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
54096; 443 c1038W;443 c1038W
Session
2005-06
Subjects
Counselling Health services NHS Professions Mental health services Psychiatry Regulation Psychology
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk