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Compulsorily Detained Psychiatric Patients

Asked by Neil O'BrienConservativeDepartment of Health and Social CareTabled Answered 8 September 2026UIN 26614

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Health and Social Care, how many patients are currently detained under Part III of the Mental Health Act 1983, broken down by section.

Answered by Department of Health and Social Care

The Department of Health and Social Care has indicated that it will not be possible to answer this question within the usual time period. An answer is being prepared and will be provided as soon as it is available.

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