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Mental Health Bill [HL]

I am grateful to the Minister for his reply. Although the two amendments are different, he covered the points quite clearly. My amendment was headed ““Duty to inform””, which is the point that I was raising. I recognise that, as he said, some of the points listed in the amendment may not be appropriate for the approved mental health professional—the reference to local authorities, for example. I also accept that it would be possible to achieve what I want by the strict operation of a code of practice. My objective is to make sure that that happens. On Amendment No. 40, I am sure—given the strong views expressed—that the noble Baronesses, Lady Barker and Lady Neuberger, will reflect on what has been said. That is a matter for them. In the mean time, I beg leave to withdraw the amendment. Amendment, by leave, withdrawn.