Written question asked by Paul Marsden (Labour) on Wednesday, 31 January 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 8 February 2001. It was answered by Lord Hutton of Furness (Labour) on Thursday, 8 February 2001 on behalf of the Department of Health.

Dept of Health

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many adults have (a) disclosed that they have suffered sexual abuse and (b) are known to be suffering the effects of sexual abuse in each of the last 10 years. - Inc fact that central records are not kept of the number who disclose that they have been abused and ref to National Service Framework for mental health.

Answer: Mr. Paul Marsden: To ask the Secretary of State for Health how many adults have (a) disclosed that they have suffered sexual abuse and (b) are known to be suffering the effects of sexual abuse in each of the last 10 years. [148599] Mr. Hutton: Central records are not kept of the number who disclose that they have been abused. However we are aware that people who have suffered child sexual abuse are among those who are especially vulnerable. The National Service Framework for mental health reflects this.

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