§ Mr. Moonmanasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what was the cost of the special inquiry into St. Augustine's Hospital, Canterbury; and what steps he will be taking to ensure that the regional health authority concerned issues it as a public document so that it can then be made available to all who are interested in mental health, including staff of mental hospitals throughout the country.
§ Dr. OwenI am informed by the South East Thames Regional Health Authority that the cost of the inquiry was about £91,000. My Department is sending a copy of the report of the committee of inquiry to all regional health authorities, area health authorities and health districts in England; and copies will also be sent to area health authorities in wales.