§ 43. Mr. LANSBURYasked whether Miss Alice Walters has been released from prison; how many times was she forcibly fed; how long was she on hunger strike; what was the condition of her health when released; what reason did the medical officer give for advising her release; and is there any record as to the condition of her health when admitted to prison?
§ Mr. McKENNAThis prisoner was released from prison on 23rd July. She was fed by tube once, having for forty-eight hours refused to take food. She resisted, and became hysterical, and her release was recommended on account of her nervous excitement. After the order for her release was notified to her she calmed down and took food. On her reception in prison she was described as being in fair physical health.
§ Mr. LANSBURYWas this lady released?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, on account of her nervous excitement.
§ Mr. LANSBURYWas there any report on the condition of her health when she was released?
§ Mr. McKENNAMy hon. Friend could not have heard my answer.
§ Mr. LANSBURYYes, I did.
§ Mr. McKENNAShe resisted and became hysterical, and her release was recommended because of her nervous excitement. After the order for her release was notified to her, she calmed down and took her food.
§ Mr. W. E. HARVEYWould a man have been released under similar conditions?
§ Mr. McKENNAYes, if he had become hysterical.