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HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Lady for her intervention, but I am doing no such thing. I hope that I am doing my constitutional duty, which is to scrutinise the legislation and put…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)The hon. Gentleman speaks with a huge amount of experience and knowledge in this area. Of course, what he describes would be the default setting, but there may be scenarios in…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)I ask for a series of clarifications from the Minister about all three clauses. On clause 51, how will the courts be supported in identifying community-based alternatives to…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)You will be disappointed to know, Mrs Harris, that the notable contributions from my hon. Friends the Members for Chester South and Eddisbury and for Farnham and Bordon mean that…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Eighth sitting)That is an invitation that I will remember as we go on in this Committee. On this occasion, I have just two questions. First, will any interim guidance be issued while the review…19 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)The hon. Member makes a very valid point. There is that mechanism, but this is also about ensuring that the quality of the information that has been imparted—not just the process…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)You will be delighted to know that I will be mercifully brief, Mrs Harris, because I am broadly supportive of all three clauses. Having worked as a doctor in clinical practice,…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I will speak briefly on schedule 3, which makes a number of important amendments to the 1983 Act concerning the role of independent mental health advocates. The schedule…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Sir Desmond. I am grateful for the opportunity to speak to amendments 54 and 55, which propose that where a nominated person is…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)My hon. Friend makes a pertinent point. We all know, from our casework or personal experiences outside of this place, about the pressures on the Courts and Tribunals Service.…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship this afternoon, Mrs Harris. I rise to speak on clauses 30 to 33, which go to the core of the rights architecture that surrounds…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)My hon. Friend makes a pressing point. Does she agree that if the amendment is accepted, there will be a requirement for additional training to deal with financial and social…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I rise to speak in support of clauses 36 to 40, which provide critical legal clarification and technical refinements to the 1993 Act. While differing in scope and impact, each of…17 Jun 2025HANSARDChild Sexual Exploitation: Casey ReportThe sexual exploitation of vulnerable children in this country is a stain upon our society, and the victims want not just the truth out but transparency. With that in mind, will…16 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)It is a pleasure to serve under your chairmanship, Mr Vickers. I rise to speak briefly to clause 7, which in many ways is a tidying up of the other changes in the Bill to ensure…12 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Third sitting)My hon. Friend is making a powerful point about some of the challenges around the interpretation of the Bill. Does he agree that there needs to be a clear plan for the training of…12 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fourth sitting)I rise to address three broad points on clause 19. I entirely understand where this is coming from—it is to improve accessibility, efficiency and flexibility in delivering…12 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Does my hon. Friend share my concerns that not resolving housing and accommodation at the point of discharge could lead to a delay in transition? Patients would remain in hospital…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Second sitting)Does my hon. Friend agree that, although the intention behind the amendment may be worthy, there is a lack of clarity in the drafting? In particular, it is unclear what “seek to…10 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (First sitting)Not quite: Solihull.10 Jun 2025