Written question asked by Jeremy Bray (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 28 November 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 28 November 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: When he proposes to issue the revised Code of Practice for the guidance of medical practitioners and others in accordance with the requirements of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) 1984, referred to in his Answer of 24th May 1995, Official Report, 260 c638W; and which persons and organisations are being consulted. - Includes fact that a revision of the current code of practice is now about to begin.

Answer: Dr. Bray: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland when he proposes to issue the revised code of practice for the guidance of medical practitioners and others in accordance with the requirements of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) 1984, referred to in his answer of 24 May 1995, Official Report, column 638; and which persons and organisations are being consulted. [6660] Lord James Douglas-Hamilton: A revision of the current code of practice is now about to begin. This will take account of experience of recent legislation, including the new provisions relating to community care orders introduced by the Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995. There will be wide consultations with all relevant interests, including voluntary and professional organisations, before the new code is laid before Parliament.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 6660; 286 c340W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Codes of practice Community care Health professions Mental illness Mental health Scotland
Legislation: Mental Health (Patients in the Community) Act 1995; Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984