HC Deb 25 July 1989 vol 157 c672W
Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what guidelines his Department has given to regional and district health authorities about risk-taking policies becoming part of the format for developing community services for people with a mental handicap.

Mr. Freeman

None. However, in respect of general provision for those with a mental handicap, "Needs and Responses" published in June 1989 draws attention to the need for all agencies participating in the provision of care for those with special needs to have jointly agreed guidelines on risk taking. A copy is in the Library.