17. Dr. Russell Thomasasked the Minister of Health the total number of certified patients, as on 31st December, 1943, in mental hospitals in England and Wales; and what is their percentage of the total population of the country.
§ Mr. WillinkThe total number of certified patients in mental hospitals in England and Wales on the 31st December, 1943, was 115,313. Their percentage to the total estimated population at the middle of 1939 is 0.28.
18. Dr. Russell Thomasasked the Minister of Health the number of certified patients readmitted into mental hospitals in England and Wales in 1943, after having been previously discharged; and what percentage are these patients of the total certified inmates.
§ Mr. WillinkThe number of certified patients readmitted into mental hospitals in England and Wales in 1943 who had previously been dealt with under the Lunacy and Mental Treatment Acts, was 3,904, representing 3.4 per cent. of the total certified patients.