Bill · started in the Commons
Access to Mental Health Services Bill
A Bill to provide for establishing maximum waiting times and establishing standards for access to evidence-based psychological therapies for those with mental health problems; and for connected purposes.
In progress
Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)
The story so farThe Access to Mental Health Services Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 10 September 2013 by Mr Mike Thornton (Liberal Democrat). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.
Progress through Parliament
- 1st reading Commons 10 Sep 2013
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 15 May 2014.