§ Mr. Patrick Jenkinasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what progress has been made in the study of the basic problems of mental illness hospitals which he set up last June under the chairmanship of Mr. Pat Benner.
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§ Mr. EnnalsThe Working Group on Organisational and Management Problems of Mental Illness Hospitals has met regularly since its formation. It has so far been concerned to identify and analyse the various problems related to the organisation and management of mental illness hospitals, in the light of inquiry reports in recent years, other background information and members' own experience. The complex range of problems and the many variations in local circumstances, present a formidable task for the group. I hope to have its report by the end of the year.
Mr. T. E. Nodder, Deputy Secretary in my Department, has succeeded Mr. P. Benner as chairman, following a change of duties within the Department.