§ Mr. BrakeTo ask the Secretary of State for Health (1) how many times ambulance staff were involved in conveying people to hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983 in 1998; [79680]
(2) what costs were incurred by the Ambulance Service in assisting in the conveying of people to hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983 in 1998. [79681]
§ Mr. HuttonNo central records are held that would enable determination of how many times ambulance services convey patients to hospital under the Mental Health Act 1983. Nor is there any requirement for ambulance services to keep local records of this sort.