HC Deb 14 August 1913 vol 56 cc2785-6

(1) In this Act, unless the context other-"wise requires—

The expression "parent or guardian" in relation to a defective shall include any person who undertakes or performs towards the defective the duty of a parent or guardian:

The expression "relative" in relation to a defective means a lineal ancestor or lineal descendant, or lineal descendant of an ancestor not more remote than great-grandfather or great-grandmother.

The expression "intoxicants" includes any excisable liquor, and any sedative, narcotic, or stimulant, drug, or preparation.

The expression "place of safety" means any poorhouse or police station, any institution, any place of detention, and any hospital, surgery, or other suitable place, the occupier of which is willing to receive temporarily persons who may be taken to places of safety under this Act:

The expression "institution "in relation to defectives means a State institution or certified institution.

Lords Amendment: After the word "means" ["means a lineal ancestor"], insert the words "the husband or wife or."

Amendment agreed to.