HC Deb 04 July 1960 vol 626 cc25-6
34. Mr. van Straubenzee

asked the Minister of Health at what time on 1st January, 1960, the Chief Medical Superintendent of Broadmoor first knew that Leslie Parr had attacked Mrs. Bowditch; and at what time he so informed the Chief Constable of Berkshire.

Mr. Walker-Smith

At approximately 3.30 p.m.: he so informed the officer in charge of the police on his arrival at 4 p.m. and the Chief Constable on his arrival at 5 p.m.

Mr. van Straubenzee

Does my right hon. and learned Friend know why the general public was not informed until very late in the same evening?

Mr. Walker-Smith

My hon. Friend's Question relates specifically to the information passed to the police. I do not think that his supplementary question arises out of the Question on the Order Paper.

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