HC Deb 24 July 1975 vol 896 cc331-2W
Mr. Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland, of those patients who have been in Scottish mental illness hospitals for more than 20 years, what percentage is aged under 65 years.

Mr. William Ross

At 31st December 1973, 44 per cent. of those patients resident on that date who had been in Scottish mental illness hospitals for more than 20 years were aged under 65 years.

Mr. Reid

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of patients in Scottish mental illness hospitals have been there (a) for more than two years and (b) for more than 20 years.

Mr. William Ross

Of the total number of patients in Scottish mental illness hospitals on 31st December 1973, 66 per cent. had been resident for more than two years and 24 per cent. for more than 20 years.

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