§ Sir B. Jannerasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that a large proportion of the case of schizophrenic patients who are discharged after a relatively short stay in hospital are being readmitted; and whether he will look into the matter to ensure that proper treatment and care is given to these patients.
§ Mr. PowellThe proportion appears to be about 40 per cent. There is no reason to infer that these patients have not received proper treatment and care.