§ Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what proportion of the adult population is suffering from physical and mental handicap.
§ Mr. Alfred MorrisIt is not practicable to formulate a precise objective definition of handicap, but between 4 and 6 per cent. of the adult population could be regarded as appreciably physically or mentally handicapped, and in one third to one half of these cases the handicap could be regarded as severe.
1974–75 (Provisional) Capital Expenditure on Services for the Regional Health Authority Total NHS Capital Expenditure £000 Mentally Handicapped £000 Mentally Ill £ Yorkshire … … … … 16,721 207 549 Trent … … … … 30,611 1,205 715