§ 51. Mr. K. Robinsonasked the Minister of Health on what grounds he bases his statement that medical staffs of local health and education authorities all possess special experience in the diagnosis or treatment of mental disorder, as indicated in Circular 7/60 of 5th May, 1960; and if he will issue an amending circular omitting this assumption.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithThe Circular is intended to refer not to all such staff but only to those who either have a Diploma in Psychological Medicine or have acquired special practical knowledge of mental disorder. The hon. Member's Question shows that this intention is not quite as clear as I would have wished but I hope that my Answer will make it entirely plain.