96. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Health how many certified and voluntary patients, respectively, are discharged on an average annually from mental hospitals, homes and hostels under his control.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodOver the five years 1947–51 (the latest year for which figures are available), the average annual number of discharges is:
— Male Female Total Voluntary 13,703 19,034 32,737 Certified 4,828 7,369 12,197
97. Brigadier Clarkeasked the Minister of Health how many patients were detained, giving voluntary and 159W certified patients separately, in mental hospitals, homes and hostels at any convenient date in December, 1953.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodFigures for 1953 are not available; the December, 1952, figures are:
31st December, 1952 Male Female Total Voluntary 13,701 17,701 31,402 Temporary 102 230 332 Certified 49,451 67,956 117,407 Total 63,254 85,887 149,141