HC Deb 17 February 1937 vol 320 c1194W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons were detained in mental institutions in Scotland on the last day of each of the years 1930 to 1936, inclusive; how many of those persons in each case were married; and how many of those married persons had been detained from three to five years, from five to 10 years, from 10 to 15 years, and over 15 years, respectively?

Mr. Elliot

The required information as to married persons detained in mental institutions in Scotland is not immediately available, but steps have been taken to obtain it and I shall communicate with the hon. and learned Member when it is received.