Bill · started in the Commons
Dementia Strategy Bill
A Bill to require the Secretary of State to publish and keep under review a strategy to improve the provision of services for adults in England with dementia and their carers; to require the Secretary of State to report annually to Parliament on the implementation of the strategy; to require local authorities, the NHS and other bodies to act in accordance with relevant guidance issued by the Secretary of State; and for connected purposes.
The story so farThe Dementia Strategy Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 17 March 2010 by Paul Burstow (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 17 Mar 2010
- 2nd reading Commons Current
Source: the official bill page. Last updated 8 Apr 2010.