HC Deb 24 October 1940 vol 365 c1164W
Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Labour whether medical boards give attention to the mental health of the men registered for military service, in view of the fact of which he has been informed, that a mental defective has been graded A1 by a medical board?

Mr. Bevin

The investigation of a man's mental condition is an important part of the examination by medical boards and is a matter on which they have recently received further directions on the recommendation of the Medical Advisory Committee under Lord Horder's chairmanship. I am inquiring into the case of which my hon. Friend was good enough to send me particulars.

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