HL Deb 18 February 1997 vol 578 c50WA
Lord Harris of Greenwich

asked Her Majesty's Government:

How many members of the Health Advisory Service were involved in the visit to Ashworth Hospital in 1995; what was the duration of their visit; and whether a copy of any report of the visit will be placed in the Library of the House.

The Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Department of Health (Baroness Cumberlege)

There were eight members of the team which reviewed Ashworth Special Hospital, including the directors of the NHS Health Advisory Service. The visit took place between 7 and 25 November 1994. The report was published by the then Special Hospitals Service Authority and copies will be placed in the Library.