HC Deb 08 April 1930 vol 237 cc1937-8
22. Mr. TRAIN

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he can state the number of institutions in Scotland for children certified under the Mental Deficiency Act; and if he can give the total number of certified mentally defective children who are boarded with their parents?

Mr. JOHNSTON

The number of institutions in Scotland for children certified under the Mental Deficiency Act is eight, and the total number of

Mr. JOHNSTON

Yes, Sir. If the hon. Member will be satisfied with the figures to the end of the financial year we might consider that, but the information asked for is not available at the present time.