§ 24. Mr. Shepherdasked the Secretary of State for the Home Department the total number of inmates of Broadmoor, and give the annual average of discharges.
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeThe number of patients in Broadmoor Institution at 31st December, 1954, was 917. The average number of discharges over the five years 1950–54 was 32.
§ Mr. ShepherdWill my right hon. and gallant Friend say whether, in considering suitability for discharge, he invites opinion from outside sources or whether he relies entirely upon the Home Office medical services?
§ Major Lloyd-GeorgeIn most cases we rely on the medical opinion of the staff.