§ 35. Mr. McGOVERNasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will inquire into and state the reasons for the removal by the Glasgow Corporation health department of Mr. and Mrs. Campbell, 1047, Tollcross Road, Tollcross, Glasgow, from their home on 6th and 8th September, 1932, to the mental wards at Stobhill and Duke Street Hospitals, respectively, and the removal of their son to Stobhill Hospital; if he is aware that force was threatened to remove them if they did not go quietly; that they have now been sent back home; the nature of the medical reports on each person; and if he will see that adequate apology and compensation is given to these persons?
§ Mr. SKELTONI have received a statement of the facts in regard to the allegations contained in this question from the Glasgow Corporation, and I am sending it to the hon. Member for his information. I may add with regard to the last part of the question that my right hon. Friend has no jurisdiction in the matter.
§ Mr. McGOVERNCan the Under-Secretary inform me whether it is the case that this man and woman were taken to the mental wards because they complained of obnoxious fumes in their house, and that since they were discharged the gas department has sent a man and discovered three serious gas escapes in the house? Further, is he aware that the son of these people was placed in a bed with another boy for over a week in a hospital in Glasgow?
§ Mr. SKELTONI would prefer that the hon. Gentleman should read the report which I am forwarding to him, and, if he then thinks further questions are necessary, I shall he glad to answer them.
§ Mr. McGOVERNIn order to protect myself, I give notice that I will raise this question again.