HC Deb 01 November 1990 vol 178 c664W
Mr. Win Griffiths

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the trend in admissions to mental handicap hospitals and institutions in the last decade in the age groups for which statistics are kept.

Mr. Grist

Information on the number of admissions to mental handicap hospitals and units in Wales for 1979 to 1988 is given in the table. Information for 1989 is not yet available.

Mr. Grist

I shall write to the hon. Gentleman and place a copy of my letter in the Library of the House.