Mental Health Act 1983

John Howell Excerpts
Monday 29th October 2012

(12 years ago)

Commons Chamber
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Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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I shall try to give my hon. Friend that information later.

John Howell Portrait John Howell (Henley) (Con)
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Does the Secretary of State agree that speed is of the essence in the provision of clarity, and will he accept our congratulations on having moved with such commendable speed?

Jeremy Hunt Portrait Mr Hunt
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I am grateful to my hon. Friend for saying that, but I think that we should extend our gratitude to the Opposition on this occasion. It is possible to move with speed only when there is cross-party co-operation, and I think that everyone has recognised the seriousness of the situation.