§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health what was the number of patients in the Cane Hill Mental Hospital in 1956; how many received pocket money at 5s. a week from public sources; how many received less than this, and for what reason; and if those patients capable of giving signatures were required to do so.
§ Mr. VosperThe average number of patients in Cane Hill Hospital during 1956 was 2,332, of whom 67 received pocket money of 5s. per week and a further 149 received lesser sums. Where less than 5s. per week was paid it was92W because a smaller sum was sufficient to meet the patient's needs. Patients capable of signing receipts for these sums were required to do so.