Child Welfare
Debate between Viscount Younger of Leckie and Lord Bishop of Truro
Viscount Younger of Leckie
The noble Baroness is correct that the Green Paper is being produced. We aim to publish it by the end of the year. It will focus on children and young people, particularly on mental health. As the noble Baroness will know, this is a key priority for the Government. This includes preventing mental illness in children and young people and raising awareness of mental health issues among young people and adults.
The Lord Bishop of Truro
In the report, published in 2016, it states that 202 children suffering from mental health issues were placed in adult wards in 2015-16, despite this being made illegal in 2010. Can the Minister comment on this?
Viscount Younger of Leckie
I would certainly need to look at that specific issue. It is something that I will need to report back to the right reverend Prelate on, and I will do so.