Written question asked by Peter Brand (Liberal Democrat) on Tuesday, 14 November 2000, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 21 November 2000. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Tuesday, 21 November 2000 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how convicted prisoners transferred to private psychiatric hospitals under section 41 of the Mental Health Act 1953 are funded; and if he will make a statement.

Answer: Dr. Brand: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how convicted prisoners transferred to private psychiatric hospitals under section 41 of the Mental Health Act 1953 are funded; and if he will make a statement. [138774] Mr. Hutton: Where a prisoner is transferred to either a National Health Service or private psychiatric hospital under section 47 of the Mental Health Act 1983, responsibility for funding the placement rests with the health authority for the area in which the individual was usually resident before the commencement of the detention. Where a previous address cannot be determined, the health authority for the area in which the offence was committed is responsible for funding the placement.

Secondary information

Type: Written question
Reference: 357 c169W; 138774
Session: 1999-00
Subjects: Finance Private sector Mentally disordered offenders Prisoners' transfers Prisoners Mental health services Secure psychiatric units
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