§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health how much pocket money from public sources was paid to Mrs. Harriett Thornton during the period she was certified under the Lunacy Act from 1st April, 1953, and 26th October, 1956; and whether this was in accordance with the policy of paying at the rate of 5s. per week.
§ Mr. VosperAs she had resources of her own, Mrs. Thornton did not receive any payments of pocket money from public funds during the period of certification.
§ Mr. Doddsasked the Minister of Health how long Mrs. Harriett Thornton worked in the laundry at the Cane Hill Mental Hospital; the nature of her duties; how much weekly she received for her services; what procedure was followed in making payments for this work; and in what way Mrs. Thornton's signature was obtained as a receipt.
§ Mr. VosperMrs. Thornton helped with folding in the laundry at Cane Hill Hospital during the period from November, 1954, to March, 1956, except when absent on leave; she received a weekly cash reward at the rate of 5s.236W until July, 1955, after which the weekly rate was increased to 6s. These payments were made by the Laundry Superintendent or his deputy, and Mrs. Thornton was not required to give any receipts.