Written question asked by Patsy Calton (Liberal Democrat) on Thursday, 5 June 2003, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 13 June 2003. It was answered by Lord Moonie (Labour) on Friday, 13 June 2003 on behalf of the Ministry of Defence.

Ministry of Defence

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, if he will ensure that there are sufficient resources to meet the mental health needs of (a) armed forces personnel returning from Iraq, (b) their nurses and doctors and (c) their families and carers.

Answer: Mrs. Calton: To ask the Secretary of State for Defence if he will ensure that there are sufficient resources to meet the mental health needs of (a) armed forces personnel returning from Iraq, (b) their nurses and doctors and (c) their families and carers. [118467] Dr. Moonie: Any members of the Armed Forces, including medical personnel, returning from the Gulf with mental health problems will receive appropriate medical treatment from within the Defence Medical Services or the NHS. In the United Kingdom, the mental health needs of their families and carers are the responsibility of the NHS. The Ministry of Defence would be responsible for the mental health care of their dependants if they were stationed overseas.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 118467; 406 c1109W;406 c111-2W
Session: 2002-03
Subjects: Armed forces Armed conflict Dependants Iraq Mental illness Medical treatments Mental health services Defence Medical Services Iraq conflict
Link: View this Written question on www.publications.parliament.uk