HC Deb 05 July 1976 vol 914 c431W
Mr. Lee

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will seek powers to enable him to monitor the incidence of psychopathic disorder in the population.

Dr. Owen

No. Psychopathic disorder is notoriously difficult to define and to identify and I do not think that it would be appropriate or practicable to attempt such a study of the general population.