Written question asked by Gordon McMaster (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 30 January 1996. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Tuesday, 30 January 1996 on behalf of the Scottish Office.
Scottish Office
- Question
- What is the procedure for transferring an individual committed to Carstairs State Hospital to mainstream community hospitals dealing with mental health; what is the range of security measures which can be made available; what restrictions are placed upon the free movement of such patients outwith the curtilage and precincts of the hospital; how (a) the risks to the community and (b) the needs of the individual are assessed and by which bodies; and various questions on security and patients transferred from Carstairs state hospital. - Includes ref to SO memorandum on procedure (in Library DEP/3 2865). (Holding answer 23 January 1996).
Secondary information
- Type
- Written question
- Reference
- 270 c733-4W; 9372;9368;9369
- Session
- 1995-96
- Subjects
- Hospitals Mental illness Mental health services Scotland Security State Hospital Carstairs
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