HC Deb 18 July 1977 vol 935 c358W
Mr. David Walder

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services: (1) how many patients at present in Calderstones Hospital, Whalley, are subject to court orders following upon or as a result of the commission of criminal offences;

(2) how many patients in Calderstones Hospital, Whalley, are subject to court orders which place restrictions upon their liberty.

Mr. Moyle

Twenty-one patients are under hospital orders made by the courts under Section 60 of the Mental Health Act 1959, of whom 13 are subject to restrictions under Section 65 of the Act.