§ Mr. Altonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services for what reason no employment rehabilitation centre for ex-psychiatric patients exists in the North-West; and if he will consider constructing one.
§ Mr. AlisonI have been asked to reply.
All existing employment rehabilitation centres, including those in the North-West, cater for ex-psychiatric patients, providing rehabilitation for them, alongside other members of the community. I am not at the moment considering constructing special ERCs for ex-psychiatric patients.