Written question asked by Christine Russell (Labour) on Wednesday, 9 February 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 22 February 2000. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 22 February 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, if his Department will assess the report, Counting the Cost, published on 9th February by Mind.

Answer: Ms Christine Russell: To ask the Secretary of State for Health if his Department will assess the report, "Counting the Cost", published on 9 February by Mind. [109957] Mr. Hutton: We are already making use of Mind's report, which we funded, in a series of events around the country designed to engage the media in constructive dialogue about the way they report mental health issues. The report, together with an evaluation of these events, will also help us to plan future initiatives.

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