Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Caroline Dinenage and James Cartlidge

Tuesday 29th October 2019 Commons Chamber

[Caroline Dinenage]

You will know as well as everyone in the House, Mr Speaker, that that is a sensitive matter on which Members have contrasting views. The right hon. Gentleman is right to continue to raise the issue, but the legislation surrounding it continues to lie with the Ministry of Justice.

[James Cartlidge (South Suffolk) (Con)]

8. What steps he is taking to ensure the adequate long-term provision of mental health services.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Caroline Dinenage and James Cartlidge

Tuesday 18th June 2019 Commons Chamber

[Caroline Dinenage]

The hon. Lady is absolutely right: abuse of any kind must not be tolerated, and we have heard horrific accounts of abuse that must be tackled. That is why in May, we announced much stronger commissioning oversight arrangements, where people are put in place out of area. Local commissioners must visit regularly. The CQC has commissioned two independent reviews, and the findings and recommendations of both will be published. The point is that opportunities to intervene have been missed, and we must be open and transparent in getting to the bottom of what happened.

[James Cartlidge (South Suffolk) (Con)]

2. What steps he is taking to increase NHS access to new technology.

Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Caroline Dinenage and James Cartlidge

Tuesday 27th November 2018 Commons Chamber

[James Cartlidge (South Suffolk) (Con)]

Next year marks 10 years since the passing of the Autism Act. What more can the Government do to support people who suffer from autism?

[Caroline Dinenage]

To mark the fact that it will be 10 years since the Autism Act was passed, we will start a formal review of that piece of legislation and the autism strategy, to ensure that they remain fit for purpose and heading in the right direction.[Official Report, 29 November 2018, Vol. 650, c. 4MC.]