Oral Answers to Questions

Karen Buck Excerpts

Wednesday 10th October 2018 Commons Chamber

[The Prime Minister]

Obviously I have spoken to the Japanese Prime Minister about this issue, as I have spoken to other Prime Ministers of countries involved in the comprehensive and progressive agreement for trans-Pacific partnership. I am very pleased that they want to welcome us into that trade agreement with open arms, and we stand ready to do exactly that.

[Ms Karen Buck (Westminster North) (Lab)]

Q14. Last week, a judge was unable to make a secure accommodation order for a young man involved in gangs who has psychiatric problems and is at serious risk of harm. The judge said that“an opportunity to help him and keep him safe”was being lost, and added:“Like many colleagues I am dismayed, frustrated and outraged, and deeply worried that we will have blood on our hands.”On World Mental Health Day, will the Prime Minister guarantee that she will investigate this case and make sure action is taken and also guarantee that no other vulnerable children will be left in such a terrible situation in future?

[The Prime Minister]

I am sure that we are all concerned about the particular case the hon. Lady raises. My right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health will be happy to meet her to discuss it and look at the issues it raises. We want to ensure that support is available for vulnerable people, particularly vulnerable young people.