How many mentally handicapped children are currently in NHS hospital care in (a) the Trent region and (b) nationally; and what were the equivalent figures in each of the past four years. - Will write.

How many mentally handicapped children are currently in NHS hospital care in (a) the Trent region and (b) nationally; and what were the equivalent figures in each of the past four years. - Will write.

To prevent the closure of any more long-stay hospitals for mentally handicapped people until the residents can be moved to accommodation where they will be at least as safe and happy as they were before.

To prevent the closure of any more long-stay hospitals for mentally handicapped people until the residents can be moved to accommodation where they will be at least as safe and happy as they were before.

If HMGovt are aware of the reasons which led Dr Lorna Wing to withhold her support from the DHs recent evaluation of village communities for the mentally handicapped, and, if so, if they consider that she was justified in so doing.

If HMGovt are aware of the reasons which led Dr Lorna Wing to withhold her support from the DHs recent evaluation of village communities for the mentally handicapped, and, if so, if they consider that she was justified in so doing.

Further to recent evaluation by DH of village communities for mentally handicapped people, if they will now encourage local authorities and services to support and develop such communities when requested to do so by the families of the people concerned. - Includes ref to letter from Parliamentary Sec (Mr Bowis)...

Further to recent evaluation by DH of village communities for mentally handicapped people, if they will now encourage local authorities and services to support and develop such communities when requested to do so by the families of the people concerned. - Includes ref to letter from Parliamentary Sec (Mr Bowis)...

How many patients compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 are currently residing in hospitals for the mentally handicapped. - Inc fig.

How many patients compulsorily detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 are currently residing in hospitals for the mentally handicapped. - Inc fig.

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.

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.

What is the number of mentally handicapped children currently in NHS hospital care in (a) the North West and (b) nationally. - Inc table.

What is the number of mentally handicapped children currently in NHS hospital care in (a) the North West and (b) nationally. - Inc table.

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Gravesham of 2nd July, Official Report, column 371W, if he will list (a) the names, qualifications and affiliations of the members of the advisory panel for the interim report on residential provision for people with learning disabilities, (b) the criteria used...

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Gravesham of 2nd July, Official Report, column 371W, if he will list (a) the names, qualifications and affiliations of the members of the advisory panel for the interim report on residential provision for people with learning disabilities, (b) the criteria used...

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Gravesham of 2nd July, Official Report, column 371W, if he will set out the terms of reference for the report on residential provision for people with learning disabilities; and what was the cost of the report.

Pursuant to his Answer to the honourable Member for Gravesham of 2nd July, Official Report, column 371W, if he will set out the terms of reference for the report on residential provision for people with learning disabilities; and what was the cost of the report.

If he will list the mental handicap hospitals expected to be closed in each region of England, with details of the expected closure date, the current number of residents, and the plans for their future relocation, together with the total number of people currently resident in long stay mental handicap...

If he will list the mental handicap hospitals expected to be closed in each region of England, with details of the expected closure date, the current number of residents, and the plans for their future relocation, together with the total number of people currently resident in long stay mental handicap...

How many residential places for (a) adults and (b) children with mental handicap have been purchased by (i) health authorities and (ii) social services departments in the past year. - Including figures and ref to "Care in Wales for People with a Mental Illness and People with a Mental Handicap".

How many residential places for (a) adults and (b) children with mental handicap have been purchased by (i) health authorities and (ii) social services departments in the past year. - Including figures and ref to "Care in Wales for People with a Mental Illness and People with a Mental Handicap".

If he will comment on the Scottish Law Commission report on mentally incapacitated adults. - Inc ref to 279 c409. (Failed OPQ)

If he will comment on the Scottish Law Commission report on mentally incapacitated adults. - Inc ref to 279 c409. (Failed OPQ)

If he has received the results of the evaluation of different types of residential provision for people with learning disabilities which he announced on 19th December 1995. - Including fact that I have received the report of the first phase of the evaluation copies of the report have been placed...

If he has received the results of the evaluation of different types of residential provision for people with learning disabilities which he announced on 19th December 1995. - Including fact that I have received the report of the first phase of the evaluation copies of the report have been placed...

What is his Department's policy regarding residential and village communities for people with learning disabilities; what research he has commissioned to evaluate such facilities.

What is his Department's policy regarding residential and village communities for people with learning disabilities; what research he has commissioned to evaluate such facilities.

Whether HMG have received the results of the evaluation of different types of residential provision for people with learning disabilities which they announced on 19th December. - Inc statement that Govt have received the report of the first phase of the evaluation and are considering the recommendations, (copies in Library).

Whether HMG have received the results of the evaluation of different types of residential provision for people with learning disabilities which they announced on 19th December. - Inc statement that Govt have received the report of the first phase of the evaluation and are considering the recommendations, (copies in Library).

What study has been undertaken since March of the appropriate adult system in criminal justice; and what plans he has to extend its role.

What study has been undertaken since March of the appropriate adult system in criminal justice; and what plans he has to extend its role.

If he will list the number of mentally handicapped children currently in (a) local authority residential care, (b) private residential care and (c) voluntary residential care (i) in the North West and (ii) nationally; and what are the corresponding figures for 10 years previously. - Including table.

If he will list the number of mentally handicapped children currently in (a) local authority residential care, (b) private residential care and (c) voluntary residential care (i) in the North West and (ii) nationally; and what are the corresponding figures for 10 years previously. - Including table.

What are the financial implications of the closure of mental handicap hospitals in the North West; and what resources are available to support those people who need residential care.

What are the financial implications of the closure of mental handicap hospitals in the North West; and what resources are available to support those people who need residential care.

If he will comment setting out his conclusions on those aspects of the Law Commission Report on Mentally Incapacitated Adults about which decisions have already been taken and upon which further consultation is not deemed necessary.

If he will comment setting out his conclusions on those aspects of the Law Commission Report on Mentally Incapacitated Adults about which decisions have already been taken and upon which further consultation is not deemed necessary.

How many patients with learning disabilities have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 in each year since it came into force. - Inc table for 1987-88 to 1992-93.

How many patients with learning disabilities have been detained under the Mental Health Act 1983 in each year since it came into force. - Inc table for 1987-88 to 1992-93.