To ask the Secretary of State for Health what the timescale is for (a) the consultation exercise on the regulation of psychotherapists, (b) the publication of the results of the consultation, (c) any decisions contingent on the consultation and (d) the implementation of those decisions. (222492)

The Department is not currently consulting on the regulation of psychotherapists, however discussions on the scope of practice and the national occupational standards for psychotherapists are continuing. Once agreement has been reached we will publish proposals for public consultation.