Psychiatric Hospitals (Hansard, 14 July 1987)

HC Deb 14 July 1987 vol 119 c463W 463W

§ Mr. Tom Clarke
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the population of Scottish psychiatric hospitals; and if he will state the percentage of the psychiatric hospital population aged between each of (a) 0 to 25 years, (b) 25 to 35 years, (c) 35 to 50 years, (d) 50 to 65 years and (e) over 65 years.

§ Mr. Michael Forsyth
The latest information available is as follows:

Age distribution of residents¹ in Scottish psychiatric hospitals²: 1985

0–24 25–34 35–49 50–65 65+ Total

Number 1,693 1,767 2,943 3,959 9,557 19,919

Per cent. 8 9 15 20 48 100

¹At 31 December

² Mental Illness and Mental Handicap

Age distribution of residents¹ in Scottish psychiatric hospitals²: 1985
	0–24	25–34	35–49	50–65	65+	Total
Number	1,693	1,767	2,943	3,959	9,557	19,919
Per cent.	8	9	15	20	48	100
¹At 31 December
² Mental Illness and Mental Handicap