HC Deb 26 April 1950 vol 474 c944
29. Mr. Erroll

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies how many lunatics were committed to prison last year in the Gold Coast; and what accommodation in mental hospitals was available for them.

Mr. Dugdale

The Government of the Gold Coast has been asked to supply details. and my right hon. Friend will communicate with the hon. Member when they are received.

Mr. Erroll

When the Minister receives the details, will he examine the deplorable position under which a number of suspected lunatics have been put into pr-on because there are not sufficient places available in the mental hospitals of the Colony?

Mr. Dugdale

I shall go into the whole question.

Mr. Sorensen

At the same time, could my right hon. Friend secure figures for all the West African colonies?

Mr. Dugdale

That is a much bigger question.