§ 69. Mr. THOMAS RICHARDSONasked the President of the Local Government Board whether he has made any inquiries into the allegations made in connection with the administration of the Bromley and Beckenham Joint Hospital; and whether, in view of the complaints that have been made, and of the fact that patients suffering from infectious diseases have been discharged before being cured, he will have a full and public inquiry into the matter?
§ Mr. BURNSI have caused inquiries to be made by my inspectors into the allegations referred to, and their reports do not indicate any marked failure in the administration of the hospital. The Local Government Board are writing to the Joint Hospital Board on the subject generally. At present, I hardly think a public inquiry is necessary.