HC Deb 19 March 1868 vol 190 c1887
LORD EUSTACE CECIL

said, he wished to ask the Secretary to the Poor Law Board, Whether it is the intention of Her Majesty's Government to introduce, during the present Session, any measure relating to Pauper Idiots and Lunatics in Workhouses?

SIR MICHAEL HICKS-BEACH

said, in reply, that there were clauses relating to pauper idiots and lunatics in workhouses in the Bill introduced by his noble Friend the President of the Poor Law Board, and on Monday next, when the Bill was proceeded with, the noble Lord would state fully the effect of those Clauses.