HC Deb 30 October 1986 vol 103 cc221-2W
Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many patients were accommodated in mental illness hospitals in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.

Mr. John MacKay

This information is as follows:

Number of patients resident in menial illness hospitals in Scotland
Numbers
1980 15,766
1981 16,103
1982 15,678
1983 15,631
1984 15,536

The figures for 1985 are not yet available.

Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money was spent by each local authority in providing community care for those suffering from mental illness in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.

Mr. John MacKay

This information is not held centrally.

Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many women were admitted to mental illness hospitals in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.

Mr. John MacKay

This information is as follows:

Number of women admitted to mental illness hospitals in Scotland
1st admission Re-admission All admissions
1980 5,456 8,804 14,348
1981 5,576 9,072 14,709
1982 5,212 8,182 13,475
1983 5,545 9,239 14,823
1984 5,411 9,402 15,000

The figures for 1985 are not yet available.

Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what recent representations he has received concerning the extent and quality of community care for those patients discharged from mental illness hospitals.

Mr. John MacKay

Representations and inquiries are received from time to time on the general subject of community care, but there have been no recent representations relating specifically to the care of persons discharged from hospital following treatment for mental illness.

Dr. Godman

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how much money was made available by the Government for local authorities to provide for those suffering from mental illness in 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984 and 1985.

Mr. John MacKay

Rate support grant is not hypothecated to individual services; it is for local authorities to determine priorities within the resources available to them.