HC Deb 10 February 1977 vol 925 c841W
Mr. Kenneth Clarke

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what specific proposals he has put to the medical profession for discussion with a view to promoting economies in the prescribing of drugs in the NHS.

Mr. Ennals

I have mentioned some points by way of illustration and as a

Regional planning area Number of places in secure units for girls Number of places in secure units for boys Number of places in secure units for both sexes Total number of places in secure units
Area 1 14 14
Area 2 5 5 10
Area 3 16 32 48
Area 4 3 7 10
Area 5 3 3
Area 6 6 6
Area 7 17 2 19
Area 8 12 40 52
Area 11 12 26 2 40
TOTAL 48 131 23 202

Not all places will necessarily be available at all times due to repairs, adaptations, staff shortages, etc

Figures represent the best estimate which could be made as at 9th February 1977.

There are no secure places in areas 9 and 10.