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Epilepsy Services

My hon. Friend is absolutely right. We have alluded to the fact that epilepsy is often associated with other complex conditions, and that is no more the case than among some of the individuals who are detained at Her Majesty’s pleasure in some of our prison establishments. I am particularly annoyed because, despite the fact that there are NICE guidelines that cover the subject, I feel from the information that was given to the all-party group that those guidelines are not being strictly implemented. I encourage the Minister to consider that. If we want successfully to reintegrate former prisoners into our society, adequately treating and informing them, as well as allowing them access to medical services, is even more important. Those circumstances might well be linked to the pattern of offending. I am delighted that the debate has been brought to the forefront. The area is deserted, but I hope that the Minister, whom I welcome to her role, will take a particular interest in it. If I or any of my hon. Friends can give her any help in the future to ensure that this area of our medical and community life is improved for a large number of people, I would be the first to offer that assistance.