§ Dr. Lynne JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Health if he will list those health authorities among the 68 whose plans anticipate the development of comprehensive mental health services before the end of 1996–97 which(a) will and (b) will not be providing local secure units. [19820]
§ Mr. BowisThe regional offices of the national health service executive will be closely monitoring the progress of all health authorities towards developing the full spectrum of care required for a comprehensive mental health service. This includes commissioning of care for patients in local units, or access to specialist secure units which may be located out of the patient's home area.