HC Deb 07 December 1983 vol 50 cc160-1W
Mr. Terry Davis

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many unsentenced people suffering from mental disorder within the meaning of the Mental Health Act 1959 were in custody at 31 March and 30 September respectively.

Mr. Mellor

The available information shows that there were 159 such persons in custody on 30 March 1983 and 198 on 29 September 1983.