HC Deb 24 February 1958 vol 583 cc6-7W
56. Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Health what provisions are being made to extend the facilities at designated mental hospitals in the County of Northumberland.

Mr. Walker-Smith

In addition to schemes recently completed at a cost of more than £350,000, building and engineering schemes of a total estimated cost of about £550,000, are in progress or planned for the immediate future at these hospitals.

57. Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Health to the most convenient date the number of patients in designated mental hospitals in the County of Northumberland and the percentage of voluntary patients.

Mr. Walker-Smith

On 31st January the figures were 3,219, and 20 per cent.

58. Mr. Owen

asked the Minister of Health what percentage of overcrowding exists in designated mental hospitals in the County of Northumberland.

Mr. Walker-Smith

On 31st January the percentages were 21.5 at St. Nicholas. Gosforth, 45 at St. George's Morpeth, and 20.6 at St. Mary's Stannington.