§ Mr. Roweasked the Secretary of State for Social Services who is responsible for laying down the procedures governing the return of valuables belonging to a patient who dies in hospital; and if he will place a copy of the relevant guidelines in the Library.
§ Mrs. CurrieGeneral guidance governing the return of valuables belonging to a patient who dies in hospital is set out in health memorandum (72)41, a copy of which is in the Library. Health authorities are responsible for producing detailed written instructions, based on departmental guidance, for local use.