HC Deb 04 March 1912 vol 35 c28
Mr. LYNCH

asked whether the right hon. Gentleman is in a position to make a definite statement as to the person or persons whom he intends to appoint to make the investigation promised into the circumstances connection with the insanity of William Ball, at Pentonville Prison?

Mr. McKENNA

I propose to ask the President of the Royal College of Physicians to nominate a medical man to make the inquiry.

Mr. LANSBURY

Who does the right hon. Gentleman propose to appoint to investigate this case?

Mr. McKENNA

The President of the Royal College of Physicians will be asked to nominate a medical man to hold an inquiry.

Mr. LANSBURY

Will it be a full inquiry into all the circumstances in regard to his treatment in prison?

Mr. McKENNA

That would be the subject of the inquiry.

Mr. LANSBURY

I mean the man who had charge of him apart from the doctor?

Mr. McKENNA

The whole subject will be inquired into.