Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 8 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will establish a national network of organisations to support adult victims of sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement. - Inc ref to In the Frame: National Service Framework for mental health.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will establish a national network of organisations to support adult victims of sexual abuse; and if he will make a statement. [148602] Mr. Hutton: We have no plans to establish a national network of organisations to support adult victims of sexual abuse. A variety of systems exist to ensure that there is scope for provision of a range of health and social care provision, including specialised services in the charitable and voluntary sector. We have set out clear national standards in the National Service Framework for mental health. It describes how people should be able to get quicker access to more effective treatments in and through primary care, with support from specialised services where necessary.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 148602; 362 c654W
Session: 2000-01
Subjects: Abuse Health services Mental health services Mental health Voluntary organisations Sexual offences Victims Social services
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk