§ Mr. McCartneyTo ask the Secretary of State for Health how many medical and nursing staff worked in occupational health in the NHS for the last five years for which figures are available; and what were the grades of those employees.
§ Mr. SackvilleThe information is shown in the table.
§ Mr. BowisThe guidance, which is part of our 10 point plan for developing successful and safe community care, will draw together the principles and practices which should apply in assessing when psychiatric patients may suitably and safely leave hospital and in ensuring that the necessary care and support are provided when they do. Work on the guidance is well advanced and we shall be issuing it for consultation shortly.