§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health the length of time allocated for visitors to be with patients at Rampton Mental Hospital on official visiting days when notice has been given in advance of their visit.
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§ Mr. Walker-SmithTwo hours, although this can normally be extended on request.
§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health why visitors to Rampton Mental Hospital on Monday, 4th April, were requested to leave the women's section at 4 p.m. and the men's section at 4.1G p.m.; and, in view of the long and costly journeys many visitors make, if he will ensure that every endeavour is made to enable patients and visitors to be together as long as possible.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithVisitors were asked to leave both the men's and the women's sections at 4.10 p.m. so that they could catch the 4.15 p.m. bus to Retford. Every effort is made to meet requests for extended visiting hours.
§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health why visitors to Rampton Mental Hospital are asked to board the bus for the return journey to Retford Station at 4.15 p.m.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithBecause visitors often come long distances and their departure must therefore be timed so as to connect with buses and trains from Retford