Oral Answers to Questions

Debate between Penny Mordaunt and David Nuttall

Monday 17th October 2016 Commons Chamber

[Mr David Nuttall (Bury North) (Con)]

Does my hon. Friend agree that with more powers over health and social care being devolved to local government, it makes sense to at least consider transferring the administration and responsibility for attendance allowance to them too?

[Penny Mordaunt]

This was part of the consultation on business rate retention and is being considered at the moment.

Mental Health (Discrimination) (No. 2) Bill

Debate between Penny Mordaunt and David Nuttall

Friday 14th September 2012 Commons Chamber

[Mr Nuttall]

The right hon. Gentleman is absolutely right. That is why I said that the Bill was sensible on two levels. The removal of the specific discrimination that prevents people from playing their part in public life sends a wider message about the way in which our Parliament wants society as a whole to regard people who are struggling with mental health problems.

[Penny Mordaunt (Portsmouth North) (Con)]

Does my hon. Friend agree that the Bill will also help people to come forward and ask for help? I talk to a great many former members of the armed forces who did not experience a mental health problem caused by something that had happened to them during their service careers until much later, after they had left the service. They have a tremendous sense of duty and they have much to offer, but the current legislation erects a barrier that prevents them from seeking help.

[Mr Nuttall]

I do agree with my hon. Friend. I think that if we send the message that there may be people who are struggling on their own, lonely and in need of help but perhaps frightened of seeking that help, we will be doing a great service.