HC Deb 11 May 1965 vol 712 cc53-4W
Mr. Rose

asked the Minister of Health how many adolescents aged between 12 and 18 years of age were received into adult mental wards in the area of the Manchester Regional Hospital Board during 1964.

Mr. Loughlin

Two hundred and ninety-six (including those aged 18).

Mr. Rose

asked the Minister of Health when his plans for adolescent psychiatric units in the area of the Manchester Regional Hospital Board will be completed.

Mr. K. Robinson

I cannot at present add to the Answer I gave my hon. Friend on 22nd February.

Mr. Rose

asked the Minister of Health whether he will conduct an inquiry, within the area of the Manchester Regional Hospital Board, into cases where adolescents, compelled to receive psychiatric treatment in adult male wards, have been subjected to criminal assaults by other patients.

Mr. K. Robinson

No such cases have been brought to my notice or that of the Board but if my hon. Friend has any information and will let me have it I will make enquiries.