HC Deb 06 July 1959 vol 608 cc90-1W
57. Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Health at what time adult patients employed in the workshops at Rampton Mental Hospital end their daily work; when they have their evening meal; when they are allowed to see television programmes; and at what time men and women patients are required to go to bed during the months of June. July and August.

Mr. Walker-Smith

Employment in the workshops ends for men at about 3.45 p.m. in winter and 4.30 p.m. in summer, and for women at about 4.15 p.m. The last main meal is at 5 p.m. for men and between 4.30 and 5 p.m. for women, light refreshments being provided at 7 p.m and 6.45 p.m. respectively. Television is available generally at weekends and on weekdays from 5 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. for men, and for women from 5 p.m. to 6.15 p.m. or 7 p.m. depending on the weather. Arrangements may also be made for the patients to see special afternoon programmes. Bed times are from 7.30 p.m. to 8 p.m. and lights out is at 9 p.m.