HC Deb 06 November 1930 vol 244 c1080W
Mr. KINLEY

asked the Minister of Health the number of certified mental deficients in Great Britain and the number for whom accommodation and treatment are being provided?

Mr. GREENWOOD

The number of certified mental defectives in England and Wales on 1st January, 1930, was 25,076. Of these 1,591 were under guardianship outside institutions. The number of beds available in institutions is approximately 24,000. As regards the position in Scotland, the question should be addressed to the Secretary of State for Scotland.