Question to the Department of Health and Social Care:

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, what representations he has received from mental health charities on the effect of the covid-19 outbreak on (a) people with mental health issues and (b) the provision of and access to mental health services.

We have received a range of representations from mental health charities on various issues related to the impact of COVID-19 on mental health and access to services. We continue to engage with stakeholders on a regular basis.