HC Deb 07 July 1969 vol 786 c177W
Mr. Moonman

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of admissions to mental hospitals under short-term compulsory powers was under Section 29 of the Mental Health Act in 1968; and if he will give corresponding figures for 1966 and 1967.

Mr. Crossman

55 per cent. in 1968; 59 per cent. in 1966 and 53 per cent. in 1967.