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Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee)

11 July 2022 · 1 other contributor

Opened by Peter Bone Con Welling

Parliamentary ProcedureMental Health

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At a glance

Peter Bone raised concerns about draft mental health bill (joint committee) in the House of Commons. Other MPs contributed to the debate.

Key points

  • Mr Peter Bone, Deputy Leader of the House, moves to establish a Joint Committee for prelegislative scrutiny of the draft Mental Health Bill
  • The bill aims to enhance patient autonomy and dignity, and facilitate discharge for individuals with learning disabilities and autism
  • The committee sets a quorum of two members

How the debate unfolded

MPs spoke in turn to share their views and ask questions. Here's what each person said.

Opened the debate

Peter Bone Con Welling

Mr. Peter Bone, in his capacity as Deputy Leader of the House, moves to establish a Joint Committee for prelegislative scrutiny of the draft Mental Health Bill aimed at enhancing patient autonomy and dignity, facilitating discharge for individuals with learning disabilities and autism, and setting a quorum of two members.

Other contributors (1)
  • Peter Bone Con Welling

    Mr. Peter Bone proposes the establishment of a Joint Committee to conduct prelegislative scrutiny on the draft Mental Health Bill which aims to ensure greater patient control over treatment, dignity for those suffering from mental health conditions, and easier discharges for people with learning disabilities and autism.

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