HC Deb 12 March 1935 vol 299 cc187-8
18. Mr. LEONARD

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that mental defectives, inmates of the State institution for mental defectives, are associated in recreation and exercise with the inmates of the criminal lunatic department; and whether he can state the acreage of ground allotted for exercise and recreational purposes?

Sir G. COLLINS

The reply to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. As regards the last part of the question the area of ground available for exercise and recreation is just over an acre in extent.

Mr. LEONARD

Does not the right hon. Gentleman consider it advisable to separate the exercise periods for these two types of people?

Sir G. COLLINS

The matter is presently under my consideration, and I hope to make an announcement at an early date.