§ Mr. Corbettasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what specific allocation of moneys has been made in each of
1976–77£ 1977–78£ 1978–79£ Revenue Allocation 386,000 445,000 482,000 Money spent on Leavesden Unit for Mentally Handicapped 22,000 150,000 163,000 Non-recurring allocation to Area Health Authorities for items for Mentally Ill and Mentally Handicapped. — 295,000 — Non-recurring allocation to Area Health Authorities for purposes close to reasons for which money was allocated, in particular care and improved care of difficult patients. — — 319,000 An interim secure unit for the mentally handicapped has been established at Leavesden Hospital.
A possible site for a secure unit for the mentally ill is under discussion, but not yet agreed.