Press Release
RICHARD BURT
Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate, West Worcestershire
Contact: 07970 713032 Embargo: Immediate
GOVERNMENT MENTAL HEALTH BILL U-TURN WELCOME – RICHARD BURT
A Government climb-down over mental health provision for children has been
welcomed by local LibDem Parliamentary Candidate, Richard Burt.
Commenting on amendments to the Mental Health Bill published today, he said:
"This U-turn by the Government is long overdue. I and my Liberal Democrat
colleagues have been pressing the Government for these vital changes in both the
Commons and Lords.
"Many children are forced to choose between treatment on an adult ward or
receiving no care at all. That is simply unacceptable.
"Children need a stable and secure environment to flourish - with specially
trained staff to provide emotional, as well as medical, support. Adult wards
will not provide this.
"There can be no further delay in introducing these important measures."
ENDS
For further information or comment, please contact Richard Burt on 07970 713032
or his Press Agent, Joe Moran, on 07722 620241
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