HC Deb 18 July 1979 vol 970 c737W
Mr. Freud

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many protests were received as a result of the television programme about Rampton hospital; and if he will make a statement about Government action that has been taken—or is proposed.

Dr. Vaughan

About 1,000 letters were received following this programme. I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's reply to the hon. Member for Wolverhampton, North-East (Mrs. Short) on 23 May.—[Vol. 967, c.123–5.]