HC Deb 05 March 1997 vol 291 cc658-9W
Mr. Bermingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) if he will make a statement on the powers and responsibilities of the patients council at Broadmoor; and if he will make a statement. [18691]

(2) what plans he has to investigate allegations of (a) child abuse, (b) access to pornographic materials and (c) sexual assault in Broadmoor hospital. [18693]

Mr. Burns

I refer the hon. Member to the reply my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for Health gave the hon. Member for Stockport (Ms Coffey) on 3 March 1997,Official Report, column 451.

Mr. Bermingham

To ask the Secretary of State for Health what proposals he has to improve staff morale at Broadmoor hospital; and if he will make a statement. [18692]

Mr. Burns

Staffing issues at Broadmoor hospital are a matter for the hospital authority. The hon. Member may wish to contact the chairman of Broadmoor hospital, Mrs. Sheila Drew-Smith.