❓ Hon Alison Xamon asks about the future delivery of health, alcohol and other drug, and mental health services in WA prisons and Banksia Hill Detention Centre, specifically inquiring if the Department of Justice will continue providing these services or if another agency will take over. The Minister's answer indicates a review of options.
AnsweredQoN 179Legislative Council
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I refer to the delivery of health, alcohol and other drugs and mental health services in Western Australian prisons and Banksia Hill Detention Centre, and I ask:
(a) does the Minister intend the Department of Justice to continue delivering these services;
(b) if no to (a), does the Minister intend the Department of Health to begin delivering the health services in Western Australian prisons and in Banksia Hill Detention Centre;
(c) if no to (a), is it intended the Mental Health Commission will purchase mental health and alcohol and other drug services for Western Australian prisons and in Banksia Hill Detention Centre; and
(d) if no to (a), when is it expected the Department of Justice will cease delivering these services?
(a) does the Minister intend the Department of Justice to continue delivering these services;
(b) if no to (a), does the Minister intend the Department of Health to begin delivering the health services in Western Australian prisons and in Banksia Hill Detention Centre;
(c) if no to (a), is it intended the Mental Health Commission will purchase mental health and alcohol and other drug services for Western Australian prisons and in Banksia Hill Detention Centre; and
(d) if no to (a), when is it expected the Department of Justice will cease delivering these services?
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Answered
6 September 2017
Responded by
Minister for Environment representing the Minister for Corrective Services
Response time
7 days
The Government is currently investigating all options when it comes to the efficent, cost effective delivery of health services within prisons that is in line with community expectations.
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