§ Major GLYNasked the Minister of Health how many asylums for lunatics are there under the administration of local authorities now and for the years 1914 and 1900; what is the total number of inmates now and for the same years; and what is the present day cost of maintaining these institutions?
Mr. CHAMBERLAINThe figures are as follow:
ASYLUMS for lunatics under the administration of local authorities. Year (1st January). Number of inmates. Number of institutions. 1900 74,004 79 1914 105,504 97 1925 105,399 97* *This figure does not include: Ewell Epileptic Oniony—loaned to Ministry of Pensions; and Maudsley Hospital, which provided accommodation on the 1st January, 1925, for 146 uncertified patients. The cost of maintenance (excluding loan charges) during the year ending 31st March, 1924, was £6,242,284.