§ 69. Mr. NEIL MACLEANasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware of the dissatisfaction that exists at the manner in which the powers of the Board of Control are being used in cases where those dealt with are alleged to be subnormal; and whether he will set up a committee to investigate the operations of the powers granted to the Board of Control?
Sir H. YOUNGThe Board of Control have no power to certify mental defectives or to grant leave of absence. I assume, therefore, that the hon. Member refers to their power of discharge, and if he will furnish me with any specific case which is the subject of complaint, I will have inquiry made. I am not aware of any general dissatisfaction, and I am not prepared to adopt the suggestion contained in the last part of the question.