§ 27. Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health how long Miss Kathleen Rutty was detained as a mental defective; what money was given to her on discharge; and what compensation has since been paid to her.
§ Mr. Walker-SmithFrom 21st June, 1948, to 21st February, 1956. The answer to the second and third parts of the Question is, "None."
§ Mr. DoddsIf people have been found to have been held illegally, why is some money not given to them when they are allowed out into the community to help them thoroughly to rehabilitate themselves?
§ Mr. Walker-SmithAt the time of the lady's discharge on 21st February, 1956, she was on licence in the care of her half-brother and in remunerative employment at the time, and therefore she did not require a grant from the hospital. She has, in fact, made no claim for any compensation.