Written question asked by Peter Thurnham (Liberal Democrat), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by Simon Burns (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: Pending the result of the inquiry by Judge Fallon, what action should be taken by the chief executive of a special health authority high security psychiatric hospital on receipt of a dossier of allegations concerning another special hospital; and if he will comment concerning the reporting relationships between the chairmen and chief executives of the special hospitals and the Chairman and Chief Executive of the High Security Psychiatric Services Commissioning Board.

Answer: Mr. Thurnham: To ask the Secretary of State for Health pending the result of the inquiry by Judge Fallon, what action should be taken by the chief executive of a special health authority high-security psychiatric hospital on receipt of a dossier of allegations concerning another special hospital; and if he will make a statement concerning the reporting relationships between the chairmen and chief executives of the special hospitals and the chairman and chief executive of the High Security Psychiatric Services Commissioning Board. [17802] Mr. Burns: It would not be appropriate to comment on matters that may be considered by his honour, Mr. Peter Fallon in the course of his deliberations. Chairmen and chief executives of the three hospital authorities are responsible for providing high secure psychiatric services, as commissioned by the NHS executive on behalf of the Secretary of State, taking advice from the High Secure Psychiatric Services Commissioning Board.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 17802; 292 c580W;292 c581W
Session: 1996-97
Subjects: Complaints Mental health services High Security Psychiatric Services Commissioning Board