The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on “Not a Penny to Call My Own” – 19 November 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on “Not a Penny to Call My Own” on 19th November 1986.


Mr. Alfred Morris Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what consideration his Department has given to the report on poverty in mental illness and mental handicap hospitals entitled “Not a Penny to Call My Own”, published by the King’s Fund and Disability Alliance, a copy of which has been sent to him; if there is any action he will be taking; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Major We are currently studying the report and I shall write to the right hon. Member very shortly.