HC Deb 20 December 1971 vol 828 c263W
Mr. Michael Cocks

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are his plans for ensuring that the interests of the mentally handicapped and the mentally ill are fully represented on the new area health boards.

Sir K. Joseph

The treatment and care of the mentally handicapped and mentally ill will continue to need special attention in the reorganised health service, and area and regional health authorities will be expected to draw on the experience of those with particular knowledge in these fields in the operation of their services.