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Written question asked by Lord Mottistone (Conservative), in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 13 February 1995. It was answered by Baroness Cumberlege (Conservative) on Monday, 13 February 1995.


Cumberlege, Baroness

Question
Whether HMG intend to amend Sections 7(2)(b) and 136(1) of the Mental health Act 1983 in their new Mental Health Bill specifically to conform to the 1933 code of practice and to accord with relevant points made in a recent Department of Health guardianship discussion paper and the Ritchie Report.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
561 c26 561 c26WA
Session
1994-95
Subjects
Community care Discharges Hospitals Mental illness Mental health services
Legislation
Mental Health Act 1983
Mental Health Bill 1994/95