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Mental Health Act 1983

Asked by Abtisam MohamedLabourDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 31 October 2024UIN 11096

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, when his Department plans to bring forward legislative proposals to update the Mental Health Act 1983.

Answered by Stephen Kinnock

The Mental Health Bill announced in the King’s Speech will deliver the Government’s commitment to modernise the Mental Health Act 1983. The bill will be published when Parliamentary time allows.

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