HC Deb 28 February 1985 vol 74 c283W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will list the number of guardianship orders invoked under the terms of section 37 of the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984.

Mr. John MacKay

Six such orders have been recorded by the Mental Welfare Commission for Scotland since the Mental Health (Scotland) Act 1984 came into operation on 30 September 1984.