§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many approved mental health officers have been designated since the implementation of the Mental Health Act (Scotland) 1983.
§ Mr. John MacKayConsultations are continuing on the formal directions concerning the appointment of mental health officers by local authorities which my right hon. Friend is planning to issue under section 9 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 before the end of the year. Information about the number of mental health officers is not available centrally.