Written Question·Department of Health and Social Care·UIN 11096

Mental Health Act 1983

Tabled: 24 October 2024
Answered: 31 October 2024

Question

Abtisam Mohamed

LabourSheffield Central

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.

Answer

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.