§ 50. Mr. Kilroy-Silkasked the Secretary of State for Social Services when he expects the 14 regional secure psychiatric units to be in operation.
§ Mr. Geoffrey FinsbergOne regional secure unit, at St. Luke's hospital, Middlesbrough, opened in November 1980. On the basis of health authorities' proposals, three more should open this year, four more in 1983—including a multi-site scheme in South East Thames—two more in 1984 and one in 1985. By the end of 1985 there should be 11 regional secure units operational in 10 health regions—there will be two in North-Western region, one of which will be for adolescents. Planning is progressing in the other four regions, but it is not yet possible to say when their regional secure units will be ready.