HL Deb 01 February 1972 vol 327 c798WA
LORD AVEBURY

asked Her Majesty's Government:

What is their policy regarding the treatment and care of long-term psycho-geriatric patients.

LORD ABERDARE

Guidance on hospital services for mental illness related to old age is under discussion with hospital authorities, advisory bodies, and other organisations, and is expected to be issued later this year.

House adjourned at a quarter before nine o'clock.