HC Deb 17 June 1884 vol 289 c584
SIR EARDLEY WILMOT

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department, If his attention has been drawn to a recent publication entitled The Bastilles of England, in which, grave charges are made against certain Lunacy Commissioners; and, if so, whether any steps will be taken to inquire into the truth of the said charges, or whether there is any foundation for them?

SIR WILLIAM HARCOURT

I know nothing of the publication in question; but I would point out to the hon. Baronet that any complaint made against the Lunacy Commissioners should be addressed to the Lord Chancellor, who is the authority in such matters.