§ Mr. Shersbyasked the Secretary or State for Social Services what is the result of the approach made by his Department to the North-West Thames Regional Health Authority in respect of Mr. William Harrison Junior, of 31 Broad-water Gardens, Harefield, as referred to in correspondence between the Minister of State, Home Office, and the hon. Member for Uxbridge, dated 14th October 1976; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. MoyleThe consultants concerned are unable to accept Mr. Harrison as an in-patient as there is no treatment they can offer; there is no further action the
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§ Mr. MoyleI regret that information is not available in the form requested, and I have nothing to add to my right hon. Friend's reply on 4th August and my hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Wallasey (Mrs. Chalker) on 25th October. However, preliminary figures indicate that the number of consultants in post in England and Wales has continued to increase during the past year. —[Vol. 916, c.839–41; Vol. 918, c. 68–70.]