Former Labour Peer
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asked Her Majesty's Government: How many primary care trusts place psychiatric care patients in private care facilities.
I am listening very carefully to the noble Lord. What would persuade him that up to 90 days was justifiable?
The noble and learned Lord, Lord Fraser, said that he had heard no justification at all for a period of detention of up to 90 days. All I can say is that he could not have listened to the noble Lord, Lord Imbert. The noble and learned Lord may have been in the Chamber but he clearly did not have his ears open. We heard what the noble Lord, Lord Imbert, said. No one in this Chamber or in the...
Former Labour Peer
Entered the House of Lords on 4 July 2005
Previously MP for West Ham until 11 April 2005 — did not stand for re-election
Left the House of Lords on 8 January 2006 — Died
Positions held at time of appointment: Member of Parliament for Newham North West, 1983-1997 and West Ham, 1997-2005. Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Culture, Media and Sport, 1997 to 1999. (from Number 10 press release)
Entered the House of Commons on 9 June 1983 — General election
Also represented West Ham; Newham North West
Last updated: 11 Apr 2005.
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