HC Deb 24 January 1958 vol 580 c219W
Mr. Dodds

asked the Minister of Health which of the main recommendations by the Royal Commission on Mental Illness and Mental Deficiency can be implemented by administrative action; and which of these will require legislation.

Mr. Walker-Smith

I am advised that present powers permit the implementation, wholly or in part, of the following recommendations:

Part IV—Recommendations 6, 7, 25.

Part V—Recommendations 1–4, 6, 9–11, 13–14, 15 (except the recommendation for a special capital grant).

Part VI—Recommendation 9.

Part VIII—Recommendation 3.

The Commission's other main recommendations would require legislation.