Mental Health Act 1983 (Hansard, 17 June 1993)

HC Deb 17 June 1993 vol 226 cc725-6W 725W

§ Mr. Ieuan Wyn Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many people from Wales have been detained under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983 in each year since 1985.

§ Mr. Gwilym Jones
The information is in the following table:

Admissions to hospitals and units in Wales under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983¹

Year

1985 275

1986 357

1987 329

726W

Year

1988 320

1989 327

1990 415

1991–92 380

¹ Prior to 30 September 1983 Section 2 was classified as Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 1959. The data collection system was revised in April 1991. Financial year figures are given for 1991–92.

Admissions to hospitals and units in Wales under section 2 of the Mental Health Act 1983¹
Year
1985	275
1986	357
1987	329

Year
1988	320
1989	327
1990	415
1991–92	380
¹ Prior to 30 September 1983 Section 2 was classified as Section 25 of the Mental Health Act 1959. The data collection system was revised in April 1991. Financial year figures are given for 1991–92.