§ Lord Thurlowasked Her Majesty's Government:
Whether all health districts have now applied the Mental Illness Care Programme to all patients in contact with specialist psychiatric services, having regard to the Minister's statement on 15th May 1996. (H.L. Deb., col. 544.)
§ The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Baroness Cumberlege)All health authorities have now reported full implementation of the Care Programme Approach. We have made audit of the Care Programme Approach a priority for 1996–97 with a view to ensuring that it is operating effectively.