John Straffen

HC Deb 04 July 1960 vol 626 c26

35. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Minister of Health what proposals have been made to him for the return of John Straffen to Broadmoor Institution.

Mr. Walker-Smith

None, Sir.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Does my right hon. and learned Friend realise with what pleasure my constituents will hear that reply? If such a proposal is made to him, will he remember that the security arrangements at Broadmoor are not such that the return of Straffen, who has already murdered one child in my constituency, will be in any way welcome?

Mr. Walker-Smith

I think that consideration of the security arrangements would be in the nature of a hypothetical assessment upon which it would not be proper for me to embark. Questions relating to Straffen's continued custody in prison are for my right hon. Friend the Home Secretary.