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Written question asked by Owen Paterson (Conservative) on Monday, 29 March 2010, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 6 April 2010. It was answered by Paul Goggins (Labour) on Tuesday, 6 April 2010 on behalf of the Northern Ireland Office.


Prisons: Mental Health Services

Question
To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how much was spent on mental health services for prisoners in each (a) prison and (b) health authority area in Northern Ireland in each of the last five years; and how many prisoners received such treatment in each such year.
Answer

Matters relating to all aspects of prisoners' health care in Northern Ireland are the responsibility of the Department of Health Social Services and Public Safety which falls within the remit of the devolved Northern Ireland Administration.


Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
508 c1176W; 325426
Session
2009-10
Subjects
Northern Ireland Prisons Mental health services
Link
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