Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 24 July 1996. It was answered by Gerald Malone (Conservative) on Wednesday, 24 July 1996 on behalf of the Department of Health.

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Dept of Health

Question

If patients compulsorily detained on hospital sites under the Mental Health Act 1983 are allowed to mix with mentally handicapped patients residing in the same hospital.

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

39732; 282 c515W

Session

1995-96

Subjects

Compulsorily detained psychiatric patients Learning disability Mental health services