HC Deb 11 May 1927 vol 206 cc379-80
45. Colonel DAY

asked the Prime Minister if and when it is proposed to introduce legislation embodying the recommendations of the Royal Commission on Lunacy, presided over by Mr. R. F. Macmillan, K.C.?

Sir K. WOOD

I have been asked to reply. I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for St. Helens (Mr. Sexton) on 10th March last.

Colonel DAY

Is it not the fact that experienced doctors in their evidence before the Commission stated they did not know what went on behind their backs?

Sir K. WOOD

I have no knowledge of the first part of the hon. and gallant Member's question, and I would refer him to the answer of the 10th March.

Lieut.-Colonel THOM

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that there is no such person as R. F. Macmillan, K.C?

Mr. THURTLE

Does not the hon. Gentleman think that the introduction of the Trade Disputes Bill is another proof, if proof were needed, of the urgency of the need for dealing with lunacy?