Member

Perhaps I may briefly address Amendment 43 in the name of my noble friend Lady Browning, on ensuring that treatment is delivered in a patient’s local community. That is one of the major efforts that can be undertaken. Many noble Lords have spoken tonight about how important it is that we have community-based treatment. It is a matter that my noble friend Lord Howe will try to address in some of our later amendments regarding the placement of children outside their local area. In this case, however, it is important to ensure that any community treatment orders include access to local prescribing psychiatrists.