§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many men and women are at present held as patients in Broadmoor hospital.
§ Dr. VaughanOn 1 June 1979 there were a total of 702 patients resident at Broadmoor hospital; 585 men and 117 women.
§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many men and women patients have been held in Broadmoor hospital for periods of up to five years, five to 10 years, 10 to 15 years, 15 to 20 years, 20 to 25 years, 25 to 30 years and for longer than 30 years.
§ Dr. VaughanThis information is not readily available but I shall circulate it in theOfficial Report as soon as possible.
§ Mr. Thomas Coxasked the Secretary of State for Social Services what is the present position regarding the rebuilding of Broadmoor hospital; and if he will make a statement.
§ Dr. VaughanWork on the redevelopment of Broadmoor hospital is proceeding on the basis that the hospital will be redeveloped as a 500-bed hospital in five distinct stages over the next 20 years at a total estimated cost of about £22 million. The planning of the advance work is well in hand and it is envisaged that building will commence in mid-1980.