HC Deb 18 May 1984 vol 60 cc298-9W
Mr. Wainwright

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many cases of (a) heroin addiction, (b) solvent abuse and (c) other forms of drug addiction have been treated within the Yorkshire regional health authority area in 1980, 1981, 1982 and 1983; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Patten

Information is not available centrally in the form requested, but the information in the table may be of help to the hon. Member.

Admissions to in-patient care in mental illness hospitals and units in Yorkshire RHA, with a main diagnosis of drug dependence, 1980–82
Year Admissions
1980 31
1981 39
1982 42

Figures for 1983 are not yet available.

The regional health authority may be able to supply more information.