Dr. DAVIESasked the Minister of Health if his attention has been drawn to the fact that, owing to a recent High Court case, medical men will not run the risk of certifying insane people; and does he propose to introduce legislation to deal with this situation, which is inimical to the best interests of the afflicted persons and the public?
§ Sir K. WOODMy right hon. Friend's attention has been drawn to this case. 1143W He hopes that any legislation which may be introduced to amend the Lunacy Laws will include a provision giving effect to the recommendation on this point of the Royal Commission on Lunacy and Mental Disorder.