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Written question asked by Priti Patel (Conservative) on Wednesday, 28 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Friday, 1 March 2024. It was answered by Andrew Stephenson (Conservative) on Wednesday, 6 March 2024 on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care.


Lampard Inquiry

Question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what recent progress has been made on the Lampard Inquiry into mental health services in Essex.

Answer

Baroness Lampard, the Chair of the Inquiry, undertook a consultation on proposed amendments to the terms of reference for the inquiry in November 2023. Through this consultation, families and other stakeholders had the opportunity to outline their views on the proposed terms of reference. The Chair has submitted her proposed terms of reference for the statutory inquiry, and my Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care will make a decision in due course.

On 5 December 2023, my Rt hon. Friend, the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care agreed to meet with families and local MPs in Essex, to discuss the terms of reference. A meeting will be arranged in due course.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
16105
Session
2023-24
Subjects
Lampard Inquiry
Link
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