§ (1) Where the mental condition of a person detained in an institution for defectives becomes or is found to be such that he ought to be transferred to an institution for lunatics, the Board, or the managers of the institution for defectives with the consent of the. Board, shall cause such steps to be taken as may be necessary for having a reception order under the Lunacy Acts, 1890 to 1911, made in respect of him and for his removal to an institution for lunatics: Provided that where such person has been placed in the institution by his parent or guardian, the Board or managers, as the case may be, shall not cause such steps to be taken until they have given the parent or guardian an opportunity of taking them himself.
§ (2) Where the mental condition of a person detained in an institution for lunatics is found to be such that he ought to be transferred to an institution for defectives, the Board, or the managers of the institution for lunatics with the consent of the Board, shall cause such steps to be taken 2579 as may be necessary for having an order that he be sent to an institution for defectives made under this Act in respect of him and far his removal to such institution.
§ (3) The Board may, subject to the approval of the Secretary of State, make regulations for carrying this Section into effect.
§ Lords Amendments:—
§ In Sub-section (1), after the word "guardian" ["have given the parent or guardian"], insert the words "wherever practicable."
§ In Sub-section (2), leave out the word "shall" ["shall cause such steps"], and insert instead thereof the word "may."
§ Lords Amendments agreed to.