Written question asked by Ruth Kelly (Labour) on Tuesday, 28 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 30 November 2000. It was answered by Hugh Bayley (Labour) on Thursday, 30 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Social Security.

Dept of Social Security

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security, what recent discussions he has had on the issue of treatment for ex-servicemen suffering from severe post traumatic stress disorder; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to "Psychological Injury: Understanding and Supporting".

Answer: Ms Kelly: To ask the Secretary of State for Social Security what recent discussions he has had on the issue of treatment for ex-service men suffering from severe post traumatic stress disorder; and if he will make a statement. [141219] Mr. Bayley: As with other psychological illnesses, treatment for people, including ex-service men with severe post traumatic stress disorder is a matter for the Department of Health and the National Health Service. Earlier in the year (March 2000) I launched an international, multi-disciplinary conference on "Psychological Injury: Understanding and Supporting". Among the delegates were representatives of ex-service organisations. The meeting included presentations and syndicate discussion on treatment effectiveness in post traumatic stress disorder. The proceedings will be published shortly.

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