HC Deb 11 June 1982 vol 25 c178W
Mr. Proctor

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services to what extent recent industrial action by National Health Service workers has affected the functioning of mental hospitals; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Kenneth Clarke

The scale and effect of action by staff in hospitals for the mentally ill and mentally handicapped has varied throughout the country. I regret very much that action by some staff has had a direct effect on patients' services.

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