§ 31. Mr. Stephen Rossasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many tribunals were held at Broadmoor Hospital during 1977 and so far in 1978; and whether he is satisfied with the facilities provided for these hearings.
§ Mr. MoyleThe number of mental health review tribunals held in Broadmoor Hospital in 1977 and 1978 was 122 and 92 respectively.
I am aware that the accommodation currently available to the tribunal at Broadmoor hospital is unsatisfactory. 242W This situation has been aggravated because the accommodation previously used for hearings involving male patients has had to be taken out of use because of structural defects. Urgent work is in hand to convert other accommodation for use by the tribunal. This will include the provision of better facilities for consultation between patients and their representatives. This work is not likely to be completed before the middle of this year and meanwhile efforts are being made to find more suitable temporary accommodation.