HC Deb 02 June 1949 vol 465 c2291
18. Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

asked the Minister of Health what evidence he has received that chronic aged sick have been certified insane in order to ensure admission into hospital.

Mr. Bevan

I have not yet received any such evidence, but I am making inquiries.

Lieut.-Colonel Lipton

Are we to infer from my right hon. Friend's reply, that hon. Members who made serious allegations against the integrity of doctors and magistrates have not yet provided the Minister with concrete evidence in support of their very grave charges?

Mr. Bevan

I have not yet had any evidence from them, but I have asked them for it.

Mr. Martin Lindsay

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that the evidence is on its way to him.

Mr. Bevan

I shall be very glad to see it.