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Written question asked by Nigel Griffiths (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 23 January 1997. It was answered by Lord Selkirk of Douglas (Conservative) on Thursday, 23 January 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.


Scottish Office

Question
What arrangements are being made concerning the transfer of funds from mental handicap hospitals which are closed to mental handicap community services; who is responsible for determining these arrangements; and what mechanisms there are to ensure that the funds released continue to be used for mental handicap community services; and what steps are being taken to ensure that funds transferred from Gogarburn hospital to alternative services in the community will continue to perpetuity to be used for the benefit of people with a learning disability.

Secondary information

Type
Written question
Reference
11324;11325; 288 c738-9W
Session
1996-97
Subjects
Community care Finance Learning disability Mental health services Mental health Scotland Gogarburn Hospital