§ 23. Mr. David Steelasked the Secretary of State for Education and Science what information he has about the prevalence of mental ill-health among university students; and if he will make a statement about the work of Dr. C. J. Lucas of University College, London, on this problem.
§ Mr. Goronwy RobertsI have seen a number of reports on this matter, but know of no authoritative statistics. Responsibility for the health of students is shared between the individuals concerned, their families, and the institutions they attend. The universities are taking an increasing interest in the mental health of students through the provision of student health services and in other ways. Dr Lucas and others have undertaken research on this important subject.