HC Deb 21 May 1914 vol 62 c2131
42. Mr. WEDGWOOD

asked the Home Secretary under what law or regulation the consent of a prisoner has to be obtained before an operation can be performed by the prison or other doctors?

Mr. McKENNA

There is no express provision of the law, and no Regulation requiring the consent of a prisoner; but it is the invariable practice to obtain prisoner's consent before a surgical operation is performed in prison.