Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

HC Deb 22 January 1996 vol 270 c102W

Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what research is undertaken by his Department(a) directly and (b) indirectly into post traumatic stress disorder and if he will indicate for (b) the organisations involved and the total funding provided; [10550]

(2) what estimate he has made of the number of ex-service men and women in Wales suffering from combat-induced post traumatic stress disorder. [10549]

Mr. Richards

None.

Mr. McNamara

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales (1) what provision is made by his Department for the treatment of combat-induced post traumatic stress disorder; [10548]

(2) what provision is made by his Department for respite care for sufferers of combat-induced post traumatic stress disorder. [10551]

Mr. Richards

None. The provision of services is a matter for local determination.