HC Deb 25 May 1971 vol 818 c49W
10. Mr. Cockeram

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will take steps to require catchment area hospitals to inform local health authorities of the numbers and location of patients returning to their community.

Mr. Alison

Hospital authorities have been advised that in appropriate cases, and with the patient's agreement, the local health authority should be informed of a patient's discharge.