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HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is right to point to the anomalies in the eyecare system. There are concerns about the role that some aspects of the independent sector are playing,…17 Jun 2025HANSARDPharmaciesPart of that is about the financial arrangements for Pharmacy First, which need to be set at a level that incentivises pharmacists. Sadly, given the way in which the scheme was…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)The term “unreasonable delay” is subject to review by the courts, and further guidance will be given in the code of practice. On what happens if the responsible clinician and the…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)No, I have finished. Question put and agreed to. Clause 41 accordingly ordered to stand part of the Bill. Schedule 3 Independent mental health advocates17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I understand and recognise my hon. Friend’s concerns, but we can rattle through all the different forums where feedback can be captured: the CQC, the trust boards, the patient and…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)As has been discussed, as soon as the Bill gets Royal Assent we will launch an extensive consultation around the code of practice. The code of practice will cover everything from…17 Jun 2025HANSARDCare in the CommunityI have to correct the hon. Lady: the commission is up and running, Baroness Casey has started meetings and she had a roundtable just a few weeks ago with people who have lived…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)But we are tabling an amendment.17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)We will figure it out as we go along. I have now lost my place. [Interruption.] My answer to the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon is that the Government are voting against…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)We have made it clear that we are going to continue with DoLS. Basically, we have to look at whether replacing them with LPS will achieve the stated objectives of the exercise,…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I don’t know what that nod means.17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)The clause seeks to strengthen the protocol on discharging individuals under the Act by introducing a statutory requirement on the person who makes the discharge decision to…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)My hon. Friend makes an important point. We are absolutely committed to ensuring that we create a space for young people to provide feedback. Some of that will be around past…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)The aim of the clause is to ensure that a patient’s detention is reviewed sooner. The planned reforms will not change the fundamental power and purpose of the Act, which is to…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Yes, but the issue may have a bearing on a potential Division. The challenge that I am facing is that my notes said, “This amendment seeks to overturn”, but we are talking about a…17 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsThe hon. Gentleman is absolutely right to point to the neglect and incompetence of the past 14 years. We are fighting to get NHS dentistry back to where it needs to be. An…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)Currently, under the Mental Health Act, a person detained for treatment can be kept in hospital initially for six months before the responsible clinician must make an assessment…17 Jun 2025HANSARDTopical QuestionsMy hon. Friend is right to raise that important point. It is truly shameful that 4.5 million children in the UK now live in poverty. We are developing an ambitious strategy that…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Fifth sitting)I will discuss a number of issues concerning the topic of the nominated person, one of the Bill’s key reforms. I will first address clause 24 and schedule 2, which seek to replace…17 Jun 2025HANSARDMental Health Bill [ Lords ] (Sixth sitting)I am grateful to the hon. Member for Winchester for bringing this issue before the Committee. The intention of his amendment is to extend the support offered by independent mental…17 Jun 2025