HC Deb 30 June 1932 vol 267 c2102

Lords Amendment: In page 37, line 2, after the word "State" insert: cause a summons to be served upon the person in charge of the institution, and upon such other persons as the court may direct, and upon the hearing of the summons may, if they think fit.

Mr. STANLEY

I beg to move, "That this House doth agree with the Lords in the said Amendment."

This deals with the procedure in the case of voluntary homes. Where it is necessary to bring the board of management before the court, we felt that it would be sufficient if the manager, and as many other persons as the court might direct, should be seen, and not, as at the moment, to serve a series of summonses upon every single person who happens to be on the management board. It will be open to the court subsequently at any time, if they want to bring the other managers of the school before them, to do so.