§ Dr. Broughtonasked the Minister of Health what were the numbers of certified, temporary and voluntary patients, 90W respectively, in mental hospitals in England and Wales on 1st May, 1957.
§ Mr. Vosper:I regret that the figures for 1st May, 1957, are not available. The figures at 1st January, 1957, being the latest available information which is obtainable annually are:
— Males Females Total Certified 43,160 58,564 101,724 Temporary 126 258 384 Voluntary 18,670 24,815 43,485 61,956 83,637 145,593