§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many professional associations or organisations have been consulted following and in connection with the report of the inquiry into the practice and effects of Scientology; and what were the dates upon which each of their replies were received.
§ Dr. Owen:Six. Their replies, including two from one organisation, were dated 29th February, 16th March, 19th April, 2nd May, 16th May, 31st May 1972 and 28th February 1973. These consultations related to only one of the recommendations in the report, namely that the practice of psychotherapy for reward should be controlled. Decisions on the report as a whole have not yet been taken.
§ Mr. William Hamiltonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services whether any approach has been made to the Church of Scientology following the publication of the report of the inquiry into the practice and effects of Scientology.
§ Dr. Owen:No. My Department has, however, received two very full papers from this body giving its comments on the report, and these have been given due consideration.