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Written question asked by Helen Clark (Labour) on Tuesday, 15 October 2002, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 31 October 2002. It was answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern (Labour) on Thursday, 31 October 2002 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if he will recommend that the Draft Mental Health Bill be considered a special standing committee.
Answer

Mrs. Helen Clark: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will recommend that the Draft Mental Health Bill be considered a special standing committee. [74876] Jacqui Smith: The Government would look favourably on the idea of referring the Bill to a Special Standing Committee, as this would be helpful to examine the Bill in detail and enable us to take further evidence from many parties.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
74876; 391 c925W;391 c935W
Session
2001-02
Subjects
Special standing committees
Legislation
Draft Mental Health Bill (2002)
Link
View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk