Peter Swallow

Peter Swallow

Labour — Bracknell

Speaking in the House of Commons on 22 May 2025

Debate

Mental Health Bill: Legislative Scrutiny

Contribution

Absolutely. We heard through our reporting of families being in real distress, particularly where a child is in treatment and where treatment is happening a long way away from where the family lives, making access to the family member even more difficult. The hon. Member’s point is really important. Of course, our Committee was scrutinising this Bill through the lens of human rights, though it was important to us, as I said in my statement, that we hear from those with lived experience of the mental health system to inform our recommendations. He makes a powerful point.

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