HC Deb 27 April 1993 vol 223 cc374-5W
Dr. Godman

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what proposals he has for the issuing of guidelines to social work departments in relation to the discharging from hospitals of psychiatric patients into the community by way of the community care programme; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Stewart

[holding answer 22 March 1993]: Guidance was issued to local authorities, health boards and others in February 1992. My noble and learned Friend the Minister of State is aware of the current review of treatment in the community for people with a mental disorder in England and will consider the need for any changes in Scotland arising from that review.