HC Deb 14 May 1964 vol 695 cc111-2W
Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Minister of Health why Dr. Cyril Levin was detained first under Section 30 of the Mental Health Act and subsequently under Section 25 of the same Act at Napsbury Hospital on 29th March, 1964; and what steps were taken to ascertain the truth or otherwise of Dr. Levin's statements that occasioned a diagnosis of paranoia to be made before he was detained.

Mr. Braine

In the opinion of his doctors he was suffering from mental disorder of a nature or degree which warranted such detention; diagnosis is a matter for the doctors concerned.

Dr. D. Johnson

asked the Minister of Health why Dr. Cyril Levin was not informed of his right of appeal to a mental health review tribunal during his detention first in Napsbury Hospital and later at Scalbor Park Hospital, Ilkley, during the course of his continued detention between 30th March and 28th April.

Mr. Braine

Dr. Levin had no right of appeal to a Mental Health Review Tribunal during this period.