Speeches by Chambers.

“I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause relates to the mental health crisis breathing space debt respite scheme, and would allow it to be “offered and available to patients detained under sections 3, 37, 41 and 47 of the Mental Health Act 1983.” The mental health crisis breathing space mech…”

“I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. New clause 8 would establish the office of a mental health commissioner and makes provision for relevant duties and responsibilities. The commissioner would have a strategic, cross-government focus, working to promote mental health and tackle inequalities, and would…”

“I thank the Minister for his reassurances, especially on the ongoing reviews. I will withdraw the new clause, but I make the obvious point that this is about not only the health and safety of the staff and patients, but the public perception of mental health, and the stigma surrounding it if we are treating people in V…”

“I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would require the number of patients transferred to hospitals outside their area to be reduced to zero within five years, and the Secretary of State would have to produce a report on how this would be achieved. We should not underestimate the harm and…”

“I thank the Minister for his reassurances. The issue is that the ability of the CQC to oversee implementation is limited, and it does not have a policy advisory function, which is something that a commissioner could do. Although we understand the Minister’s concerns about the office of a commissioner, the issue is impo…”

“I beg to move, That the clause be read a Second time. The new clause would require a review of the quality of accommodation for people detained or admitted to hospital under the Mental Health Act, and require the Secretary of State to publish a strategy to implement the recommendations of that review. Lord Darzi found …”

“I welcome the hon. Gentleman’s comments. That is a sensible and insightful point, and I will take on board the Minister’s response too.”

“I thank the Minister for his comments. He recognises the issue and is taking steps to address it, so I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 19 Report and Guidance: Improving Outcomes for LGBT Patients “(1) The Secretary of State must, within 12 months of the day on which this…”

“I thank the Minister for his comments and reassurances. I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 24 Application in respect of patient already on hospital grounds “(1) The Mental Health Act 1983 is amended as follows. (2) In section 5(1) (Application in respect of a patient alre…”

“I thank the Minister for his comments. If there is a duty to report the spend on mental health as a share of the whole budget, then I beg to ask leave to withdraw the motion. Clause, by leave, withdrawn. New Clause 8 Mental Health Commissioner “After section 142B of the Mental Health Act 1983, insert— ‘Mental Health Co…”

“1. What steps he is taking to help prevent animal disease outbreaks.”

“I thank the Minister for his comments. The recent National Audit Office report was hugely concerning, and it was clear that the UK is at high risk of, and unprepared for, a major animal disease outbreak. Post-Brexit checks mean that only 5% of animals are physically checked as they come into the UK. We know that a lot …”

“It is a pleasure to serve under your chairship, Sir Desmond. In the previous sitting of the Committee, I spoke extensively about the close link between money worries and poor mental health. That link is why I have sought, through amendment 18, to ensure that advance choice documents include a specific section on money.…”

“In Winchester we have the fantastic Sparsholt agricultural college, which engages with local businesses and stakeholders to ensure that it trains students in the skills that the local economy will need. A good example is its vineyard management course, which takes advantage of the amazing new vineyards popping up on ou…”

“My apologies, Sir Desmond. I thought amendment 49 was included in the debate on clause 24.”

“indicated assent. Amendment 49 negatived. Schedule 2, as amended, agreed to. Clauses 25 to 28 ordered to stand part of the Bill. Clause 29 Detention periods Question proposed, That the clause stand part of the Bill.”

“I do not know whether we could combine yoga with our proceedings, Mrs Harris. The hon. Member for Hertford and Stortford spoke really well in a similar vein to what I am about to say. Our amendment 19 to clause 41 would extend the provision of opt-out advocacy services in England to informal patients under 18 years old…”

“I think the hon. Member for Farnham and Bordon has spent more time discussing our amendments than I have, so I would like to give him the opportunity to vote in favour of one of them. Amendment proposed: 19, in schedule 3, page 91, line 13, after “patient” insert— “or English qualifying informal patient under 18”— (Dr …”

“In that case, can we have a discussion outside the Committee about how to do this?”

“I appreciate the valid points that hon. Members have made. The point about running a pilot was a sensible suggestion. We have had something that could be viewed as a pilot in Winchester for two years. We know that it works well, and every £1 spent on it saves £14.08. If I have suggested this amendment in the wrong part…”