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Written question asked by John Battle (Labour) on Wednesday, 16 July 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Monday, 21 July 2008. It was answered by Ivan Lewis (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 July 2008 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Mental Health Services: Leeds Prison

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health what arrangements are being made to provide therapeutic services for prisoners with mental health problems in Leeds prison; and if he will make a statement.
Answer

Psychological therapies are commissioned by primary care trusts (PCTs). When commissioning these services for prisoners, PCTs will assess the needs of their population and as with all other health provision, consideration will be given as to how services will be delivered to address these needs. This will be determined locally as part of a PCTs commissioning responsibility.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
220715; 479 c1098W
Session
2007-08
Subjects
Mental health services HMP Leeds
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk