HC Deb 28 June 1956 vol 555 cc64-5W
76. Mr. Russell

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department if he will take steps to ensure that a man, whose name and address have been supplied to him, will receive medical treatment while serving the sentence he has received for malicious wounding; and what instructions he has given to the Metropolitan Police, on the man's release, to protect his family and friends from a possible repetition of his behaviour.

Major Lloyd-George

The prisoner is under observation in the prison hospital, where there are special facilities for dealing with psychiatric patients. He will receive careful attention and any necessary treatment which can be given. The police are aware of the position and will take any necesasry steps on his release.