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Written question asked by Alan Milburn (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 20 June 1996. It was answered by John Bowis (Conservative) on Thursday, 20 June 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.


Dept of Health

Question
How many patients with learning disabilities have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 in each year since it came into force. - Inc table for 1987-88 to 1992-93.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
33369; 279 c578W;279 c570W
Session
1995-96
Subjects
Care homes Admissions Compulsorily detained psychiatric patients Hospitals Learning disability Mental illness
Legislation
Mental Health Act 1983
Contains statistics
Yes