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HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI hope the hon. Gentleman agrees with me—as I think he does, given the way in which he framed his question—that the Bill is a huge step forward, especially in respect of the…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillFirst, I commend my hon. Friend on the work he has done. I remember meeting him to discuss this important issue, and I welcome his support for the Bill. He may know that the extra…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI know that the hon. Lady speaks with experience, and I listen carefully to her when she speaks on these important issues. She may have seen the announcement earlier today that…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI agree with the hon. Gentleman about cultural change. Whether we are talking about teachers or healthcare professionals, we need to make sure they have a certain level of…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillMy right hon. Friend has made the important point that children need full mental health support in normal times, but need it particularly when experiencing the impact of a…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillWith permission, Mr Speaker, I would like to make a statement on our plans to bring the Mental Health Act 1983 into the 21st century. Today, just as we pledged in the Queen’s…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillWe of course want to ensure that children with mental health challenges, including eating disorders, get the support that they need. That is why during the pandemic—just last…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillThis is a very important issue on which the Government have been working with people across the sector, including in the NHS. We will shortly publish information on how we will…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI can give my hon. Friend that assurance. Sadly, we have instances around the country where certain trusts have failed local people when it comes to mental health. He mentions…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillThe NHS is already preparing for this change. Of course, this is not law yet and we can make progress before it becomes law, but I believe that once it does become law, subject to…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillYes, it will. I set out in my earlier answers some of the Bill’s changes for those with learning difficulties and autism. I think my hon. Friend will also welcome the publication…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillOf course the hon. Lady should get the Bill and any other documentation she needs in large print, and I am sorry that she has not. I will take that up. I apologise to her, and she…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillThe hon. Gentleman will know that the investment already going into the workforce is at record levels. As the NHS sets out its 15-year workforce strategy, it will look into…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI agree with my hon. Friend. The reforms that we have set out today in this draft Bill mean that, in the absence of a mental health condition, learning disability and autism will…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillMuch of the work that has gone into the publication of this draft Bill, such as that carried out by Sir Simon as well as the work that went into the White Paper, would apply…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillWe are putting in record amounts of new investment, with newer services. During the pandemic, we established for the first time a national 24/7 all-age mental health helpline. I…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillWhen it comes to resources for mental health, we have not been waiting for the Bill. Although the Bill is an important part of ensuring that people get the right treatment, the…27 Jun 2022HANSARDMedical Devices Regulation: Consultation ResponseLeaving the European Union has provided a unique opportunity for the United Kingdom to improve the medical device regulatory regime and exercise our new powers as a sovereign…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillOnce the Bill is law, it will require the use of secure accommodation to be limited to those who absolutely need to be detained, either for their protection or for the protection…27 Jun 2022HANSARDDraft Mental Health BillI commend my hon. Friend on all the campaigning he has done on mental health and suicide prevention ever since he entered the House. The meetings I have had with him have gone…27 Jun 2022