§ 37. Sir Teddy TaylorTo ask the Secretary of State for Health what plans Her Majesty's Government have to review the policy of the closure of the larger hospitals providing mental and psychiatric care; and if he will make a statement. [3505]
§ Mr. BoatengWe are concerned to ensure that a high standard of mental and psychiatric care is available to those who require it in an appropriate setting; planned closure of the larger hospitals will take place in that context as part of the development of a comprehensive mental health service offering a range of inpatient and community provision.