HC Deb 24 July 1967 vol 751 c14W
62. Mr. Brewis

asked the Minister of Health how many hospitals in the Central London area now have clinics for the treatment of drug addicts; and how many are open 24 hours a day.

68. Mr. Worsley

asked the Minister of Health what progress he has made in providing clinics for the treatment of drug addiction in London; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. K. Robinson

So far, 10 hospitals in the London area provide in-patient treatment for heroin addiction, and 13 out-patient treatment. At 6 of the latter a service is available in the casualty department 24 hours a day.

The corresponding figures for Inner London are 5, 7, and 1.