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Draft Mental Health Bill (Joint Committee)
11 July 2022
Lead MP
Peter Bone
Debate Type
General Debate
Tags
NHSParliamentary ProcedureMental Health
Other Contributors: 1
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.
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Lead Contributor
Opened the debate
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.
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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