House of Commons
13 May 2016
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It aims to improve support for perinatal mental illness by strengthening how NHS family services address the needs of pregnant people and new parents. The bill would set out responsibilities for NHS family services to identify and respond to perinatal mental health needs. It is currently at the second reading in the House of Commons; the first reading occurred in October 2015.
The bill began in the House of Commons, with its first reading in October 2015, and is now at the second reading stage in the Commons.
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14 Oct 2015
The 2015-16 session of Parliament has ended and this Bill will make no further progress.
This Bill was introduced to Parliament on 14 October 2015 under the Ten Minute Rule. This allows an MP to make his or her case for a new bill in a speech lasting up to ten minutes. An opposing speech may also be made before the House decides whether or not the bill should be introduced. If the MP is successful the bill is taken to have had its first reading.
No recorded votes for this bill yet.
